Bear Crawl
Bodyweight
A crawling pattern that trains trunk stability, shoulder control and coordinated movement through the whole body.
Level
Intermediate
Equipment
Bodyweight
Focus
Core · Shoulders · Quads · Glutes
Exercise Demonstration
Visual demo
Demonstration videos focus on movement quality. Use the cues below for additional guidance.
Key Cues
Do it well.
Keep the knees hovering close to the floor.
Move opposite hand and foot together.
Keep the hips level.
Take small controlled steps.
Common Mistakes
Watch for this.
Letting the hips rise too high.
Taking steps that are too large.
Rotating excessively through the trunk.
Exercise Family
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