Crab Kick
(4.17)
through 6 votes
through 6 votes
![Human](http://media.homegym-exercises.com/muskel/mensch.png)
muscles: | Lower Back![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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auxiliary muscles: | Triceps![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
required: | Doable Without Equipment And Weights |
optional: | Fitness Mat, Weight Cuffs |
fitness level: | Normal |
exercise type: | Strength, Plyometrics, Cardio |
Variations available (15) |
![Starting Position Starting Position](http://media.homegym-exercises.com/training/krabbenkick1hd.png)
![Execution - 1nd Step Execution - 1nd Step](http://media.homegym-exercises.com/training/krabbenkick2hd.png)
![Execution - 2rd Step Execution - 2rd Step](http://media.homegym-exercises.com/training/krabbenkick3hd.png)
![Execution - 3th Step Execution - 3th Step](http://media.homegym-exercises.com/training/krabbenkick4hd.png)
![Execution - 4th Step Execution - 4th Step](http://media.homegym-exercises.com/training/krabbenkick5hd.png)
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