About The Exercise

In order to properly perform the crab walk exercise, a fair amount of space is required. The ideal location and time frame for execution would be in the aerobic room of your facility when there is a break between group classes. Since the grab walks typically take longer to perform than a standard set of 10-12 repetitions, more calories are burnt during each set. The increased calorie utilization, in combination with sculpting the quads, buttocks, hamstrings & the inner and outer thighs, make crab walks an excellent choice for those who have determined weight loss and toning to be their primary goal.

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Exercise Instructions

1. The exercise can be performed using one of the plastic barbells that are used in body pump type classes. If unavailable, use a regular barbell but select a weight that is much less than what you are typically able to do while performing regular squats.
2. Place the barbell across the back of the shoulders, spread the chest, flatten the back and position the legs shoulder width apart with toes pointed slightly outward.
3. While maintaining spinal alignment, drive the hips back and bend the knees. At this point, your body position should resemble that of someone that is about to sit down on a chair.
4. While keeping the legs bent and the buttocks out, slide the right leg towards the left.
5. Take a side step with the left leg and continue the shuffle pattern until you cross the room or until muscular failure hits.
6. Once you cross the room, shuffle back in the other direction, this time, bringing the left leg towards the right. Keep going back and fourth until muscular failure is reached.