Platesmith

Crab Walk

A bodyweight exercise for the rectus abdominis and gluteus maximus.

  • Core
  • Bodyweight

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Muscles worked

MainRectus abdominis, Gluteus maximus
AlsoTriceps brachii, Deltoids

Setup

Open floor; a warm-up and kids-of-all-ages conditioning move.

How to do it well

  • Hips up, hands under shoulders, feet flat
  • Walk forward and back
  • Keep the hips high

Common mistakes

  • Dragging the hips along the floor
  • Rushing

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General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.