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Crab Walk

beginner Bodyweight

Reverse quadrupedal locomotion challenging triceps and posterior stability.

Primary Muscles

Triceps Core

Secondary Muscles

Glutes Shoulders

Instructions

Seated, hands and feet on floor with hips raised. Walk forward or backward alternating opposite hand and foot.

Common Mistakes

Hips sagging, moving same-side limbs, wrists not under shoulders.

Variations

  • Crab Hold
  • Bear Crawl
  • Reverse Plank