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Sliding Alligator Crawl

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Human
muscles:DeltoidsMuscle, Rectus AbdominisMuscle, ObliquesMuscle
auxiliary muscles:Pectoralis MajorMuscle, Serratus AnteriorMuscle, TrapeziusMuscle, Lower BackMuscle, GlutesMuscle
required:Towel
optional:Backpack
fitness level:Normal
exercise type:Strength, Cardio
Starting PositionExecution - 1nd Step
Execution - 2rd Step

General And Specifics

  • you will need a glossy ground and a bit of space to slide

Starting Position

  • go over to the push-up position
  • the arms are almost completely stretched, the hand right below the shoulders
  • bring both feet onto a towel
  • brace core and glutes
  • your back is straight and in a line with the legs

Correct Execution

  • walk forward with your arms
  • let the feet slide with the motion
  • walk a longer distance speedy
  • afterwards, turn and do the same
  • always keep the back straight

tip for the workout

  1. if this is too easy for you, use a filled backpack
  2. then you have to move more weight, this is an extra challenge for your core