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Bear hold: how to do it

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Hands under shoulders, toes down

  1. Starting position

    Start on all fours with your hands under your shoulders, knees under your hips and toes on the floor.

  2. The movement

    Lift your knees just off the floor and keep your back still as you press through your hands and toes.

Most common mistake

Don't raise your hips high, keep your knees close to the floor and your back parallel to it.

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