Crab Kick
| rating: | Ø 4.17 through 6 votes |
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| required: | Nothing |
| optional: | Fitness Mat, Weight Cuffs |
| level: | Normal |
| type: | Strength, Plyometrics, Cardio |
| Variations available (15) |
General And Specifics
- this is an excellent exercise to lose weight
- at the same time, you can build muscles in the core area
- additionally, you can activate your circulatory system
Starting Position
- sit down on the floor
- place the hands below the shoulders, the arms are stretched
- angle the legs and put the feet on the ground completely
- raise the hip a bit
Correct Execution
- brace the abs
- raise one leg quickly and stretch it out (the leg is in a 45 degree angle to the ceiling)
- the body weight is on the hands
- now push the other leg off the ground and stretch it out
- lower the first leg at the same time, put the foot on the ground again
- that means: switch the legs while jumping
- the hip does not touch the ground
- do this quickly for a longer period of time
tips for the workout
- beginners start with a lower speed and without jumping
- use weight cuffs or raise the speed to make the exercise harder