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Bear crawl: how to do it

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Hands and toes down, knees low

  1. Starting position

    Start on your hands and toes with hands under shoulders, knees under hips and just above the floor.

  2. The movement

    Crawl forward by moving the opposite hand and foot together, keeping your back steady and your knees low.

Most common mistake

Don't lift your hips high, keep your knees close to the floor and your back as steady as possible.

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