Bear Crawl – Low Knees

Learn how to do Bear Crawl – Low Knees with proper form. Watch the 4K video, see which muscles are worked, and follow step-by-step instructions.

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MET 5.5 Abs ShouldersQuadricepsGlutes No equipment

Bear Crawl – Low Knees is a No equipment exercise that primarily targets the Abs, with secondary activation of the Shoulders, Quadriceps, Glutes. It has a MET value of 5.5, meaning a 70kg person burns approximately 193 calories in a 30-minute session..

How to Do Bear Crawl – Low Knees

A bear crawl variation performed with knees kept very close to the ground throughout the movement, increasing core, shoulder, and lower body engagement.


💡 Instructions:


  • Start on all fours with hands under shoulders and knees under hips, hovering a few centimeters off the ground.

  • Keep your back flat, core engaged, and neck neutral.

  • Move the opposite hand and foot forward at the same time, keeping knees low.

  • Continue crawling while maintaining knee height and controlled movement.

  • Avoid excessive hip sway and keep steps small.


⚠️ Common mistakes:


  • Letting knees rise too far from the ground

  • Arching or rounding the lower back

  • Excessive hip movement

  • Rushing and losing coordination


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Muscles Worked by Bear Crawl – Low Knees

Primary Abs
Secondary
ShouldersQuadricepsGlutes

Equipment

  • No equipment

Calories Burned Doing Bear Crawl – Low Knees

Calorie Calculator

MET 5.5
Estimated burn
193 calories

Calories = MET × weight (kg) × time (hours)

Quick Facts: Bear Crawl – Low Knees

Type
No equipment exercise
Primary muscle
Abs
Secondary muscles
Shoulders, Quadriceps, Glutes
MET value
5.5
Calories (30 min, 70kg)
≈ 193 cal
Video quality
4K with male and female demonstrations

FAQ: Bear Crawl – Low Knees

What muscles does Bear Crawl – Low Knees work?

Bear Crawl – Low Knees primarily targets the Abs, with secondary engagement of the Shoulders, Quadriceps, Glutes.

How do you do Bear Crawl – Low Knees correctly?

A bear crawl variation performed with knees kept very close to the ground throughout the movement, increasing core, shoulder, and lower body engagement....

Is Bear Crawl – Low Knees good for beginners?

Bear Crawl – Low Knees has a MET value of 5.5, indicating a moderate intensity exercise appropriate for most fitness levels.

What equipment do you need for Bear Crawl – Low Knees?

Bear Crawl – Low Knees requires: No equipment.

What are the benefits of Bear Crawl – Low Knees?

Bear Crawl – Low Knees strengthens the Abs, engages the Shoulders and Quadriceps and Glutes.

What exercises are similar to Bear Crawl – Low Knees?

Similar exercises to Bear Crawl – Low Knees include Decline Crunch, Dumbbell Russian Twist, Dumbbell Turkish Get-Up, Dumbbell Weighted Crunch.

Is Bear Crawl – Low Knees better than Decline Crunch?

Both Bear Crawl – Low Knees and Decline Crunch target the Abs. Choose based on your available equipment and training goals.

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