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Crab walk

A compound exercise for the triceps and glutes, with help from the rear delts, abs. Equipment: no equipment.

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WorksTricepsGlutesRear deltsAbs

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Sit with hands behind you, fingers forward, and lift the hips.
  2. Walk forwards or backwards on hands and feet
  3. Keep the hips up the whole way

Muscles worked

Crab walk: 3D figure mid-rep with the triceps and glutes highlighted

Equipment

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

Alternatives

Exercises that train the same main muscles. See all crab walk alternatives.

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