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Bear hold

A isolation exercise for the abs, with help from the front delts, quads. Equipment: no equipment.

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How to do it

  1. Setup: On hands and toes, knees bent and hovering just off the floor.
  2. Keep the back flat and the knees low
  3. Breathe and hold

Muscles worked

Bear hold: 3D figure mid-rep with the abs highlighted

Equipment

None. You can do it anywhere. See more exercises by equipment.

Alternatives

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