Fitness
Work those mussels.
Not only that, but it also helps toincrease your range of motionand flexibility.
Thats because the mini backbend of the move stretches out tight hips and shoulders.
Place both hands firmly behind you, fingertips facing forward and evenly spaced apart.
Lift your hips off the floor.
Begin the crab walk by stepping back with one foot and the opposite hand.
Alternate by moving opposite hands and feet.
As each foot moves back, press down into the ground to maintain stability in your upper body.
Travel about 15 feet.
Aim for 2 to 3 sets of 10 reps each.
The crab walk can feel slightly uncomfortable on your first try due to the weird positioning.
If thats the case for you, try easing into the move by starting in a low squat.
Once you feel warmed up, you might start to walk.
and taking longer rest periods between each set.
you’re able to reduce the number of reps per set if needed, Hamlin adds.
Crab Walk Tips
The key to a good crab walk is to stay low.
make a run at keep up a steady pace throughout the entire exercise, he says.
When youre finished, you should feel the burn in your mussels.
Studies referenced:
Moghaddaszadeh, A.
(2021).Guided Active Play Promotes Physical Activity and Improves Fundamental Motor Skills for School-Aged Children.
J Sports Sci Med.
Tavares, N. (2022).Effectiveness of Therapeutic Exercise in Musculoskeletal Risk Factors Related to Swimmer’s Shoulder.
Eur J Investig Health Psychol Educ.
