Bear Crawls

Bear crawls are a total-body exercise that involve moving on your hands and feet, mimicking the movement of a bear. This exercise is a popular choice for athletes and fitness enthusiasts looking to improve their strength, endurance, and overall fitness. It can be performed with no equipment and in a relatively small amount of space.

• Improved strength: Bear crawls engage multiple muscle groups, including the shoulders, arms, chest, core, glutes, and legs, making it an effective exercise for total-body strength.
• Improved endurance: Because bear crawls are a high-intensity exercise, they can also provide a cardiovascular workout, improving endurance and stamina.
• Improved coordination: The movement of bear crawls requires coordination and control, which can help improve overall athletic performance.
• Increased mobility: Bear crawls require a full range of motion in the shoulders, hips, and ankles, which can help improve overall mobility and flexibility.

1. Begin on your hands and feet, with your hands directly under your shoulders and your knees directly under your hips.
2. Keep your back flat and your core engaged as you crawl forward, moving your opposite arm and leg at the same time.
3. Take small, controlled steps and keep your hips low to the ground.
4. Crawl forward for the desired distance or time, then rest and repeat.

When performing bear crawls, it is important to maintain proper form and technique to avoid injury. This exercise can be incorporated into a full-body workout routine or used as a standalone conditioning exercise.