MOVEMENT GUIDE / CLEAR FLOOR
Bear crawl
Keep knees close to the floor and move opposite hand and foot slowly without swaying.
Target muscles
Abdominals, shoulders and hips
Setup
Breathe normally, brace gently and maintain a stable trunk.
Perform the move
Keep knees close to the floor and move opposite hand and foot slowly without swaying. Return slowly to the starting position. Keep breathing and stop if the movement causes pain.
Why use it?
Practice resisting motion so the limbs can move with control.
Common mistake
Rushing while lower back arches.
Alternative
Bird dog
Use the setup, movement, common mistake and easier option above. A selected external demonstration for this exact variation has not been added yet.
Exercise within a comfortable range. Stop if a movement causes pain.
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