Bear hold
A isolation exercise for the abs, with help from the front delts, quads. Equipment: no equipment.
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WorksAbsFront deltsQuads
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How to do it
- Setup: On hands and toes, knees bent and hovering just off the floor.
- Keep the back flat and the knees low
- Breathe and hold
Muscles worked

Equipment
None. You can do it anywhere. See more exercises by equipment.
Alternatives
Exercises that train the same main muscles. See all bear hold alternatives.
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