Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Crab Walk.
A bodyweight floor exercise performed in a reverse tabletop position — hands and feet on the ground, hips lifted, belly facing up — that builds triceps, glutes, and core stability while improving shoulder mobility through lateral or forward-backward locomotion.
The Crab Walk is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.
