Crab Kick

General And Specifics

• this is an excellent exercise to lose weight
• at the same time, you can build muscles in the core area
• additionally, you can activate your circulatory system

Starting Position

• sit down on the floor
• place the hands below the shoulders, the arms are stretched
• angle the legs and put the feet on the ground completely
• raise the hip a bit

Correct Execution

• brace the abs
• raise one leg quickly and stretch it out (the leg is in a 45 degree angle to the ceiling)
• the body weight is on the hands
• now push the other leg off the ground and stretch it out
• lower the first leg at the same time, put the foot on the ground again
• that means: switch the legs while jumping
• the hip does not touch the ground
• do this quickly for a longer period of time

tips for the workout

• beginners start with a lower speed and without jumping
• use weight cuffs or raise the speed to make the exercise harder