How To Perform Static Crab To Crab Hold

There are lots of benefits to both the Static Crab & the Crab Hold exercise - combined, this exercise strengthens the upper back, core, arms and hips.

Level/Difficulty: Intermediate to Advanced

Muscle Group(s): legs, arms, core, shoulders, hips

Equipment: none

Exercise groups: Lower Body Exercises, Full Body Exercises, Lower Body Exercises, Core Strengthening Exercises, Upper Body Exercises, Posture Strengthening Exercises

Coaching Cues:
Core engaged, extend hips (not low back), push hands into floor to lift

Before starting:

Be sure to breathe well and use both the upper body and the hips to perform this exercise.

1. Start by sitting on the floor with your hands behind you.

2. Open your chest and squeeze your shoulder blades together.

3. Push your hands and feet into the floor to help lift your hips to the ceiling. Be sure to extend your hips and not hyperextend your back.

4. Hold for 2 seconds, then slowly return to the start and repeat for consecutive reps.