Lateral Bear Crawl
rating: | Ø 3.27 through 11 votes |
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rate it! | |
required: | Nothing |
optional: | Weight Cuffs |
level: | Hard |
type: | Strength, Cardio |
Variations available (3) |
General And Specifics
- in opposite to the foward walking bear crawl, the gluteus medius and the adductors are trained more intensively
- you can warm up with this exercise, too
- you will need a little space
Starting Position
- begin on all fours
- the arms are stretched and right below the shoulders
- bend the knees to 90 degrees
- the feet are shoulder width apart
- the back is parallel to the ground
- hold the head in extension to the spine
Correct Execution
- lift the knees, so that only hands an toes touch the ground
- now put one hand and the opposite foot to one side
- shift the body weight
- continue the flowing motion by feeding up the other hand and its opposite foot
- crawl as far as the space allows or set a goal for the u turn
- invert the motion and crawl back to the starting point
- do several walks