Mobility

Crab Walk

Crab Walk is a full-body workout that boosts coordination, strength & agility. Ideal for toning your arms, shoulders, core, and legs, while enhancing balance, flexibility, and cardio endurance, promoting joint health, posture, and injury recovery.
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Crab Walk instructions
Step-by-step instructions
1
Sit on the ground with your feet hip-width apart in front of you and your hands shoulder-width apart behind you.
2
Lift your butt off the ground so that your body forms an inverted 'V'.
3
Begin by taking a step with your right hand and left foot, then take a step with your left hand and right foot.
4
Continue this pattern as you move sideways, always leading with the hand and foot on the same side.
5
Try to keep your stomach engaged and your hips elevated off the floor. Don't let your back sag.
Sit on the ground with your feet hip-width apart in front of you and your hands shoulder-width apart behind you.
Lift your butt off the ground so that your body forms an inverted 'V'.
Begin by taking a step with your right hand and left foot, then take a step with your left hand and right foot.
Continue this pattern as you move sideways, always leading with the hand and foot on the same side.
Try to keep your stomach engaged and your hips elevated off the floor. Don't let your back sag.
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