Crab walk
A compound exercise for the triceps and glutes, with help from the rear delts, abs. Equipment: no equipment.
Orbit
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WorksTricepsGlutesRear deltsAbs
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How to do it
- Setup: Sit with hands behind you, fingers forward, and lift the hips.
- Walk forwards or backwards on hands and feet
- Keep the hips up the whole way
Muscles worked

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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