Crab walking might feel awkward the first time you do it, but it’s a very effective way to tone the triceps and abs, joints, and other muscles.
There are different types of the crab walking exercise: Supine Crab, walk,Prone Crab walk,Sumo Crab walk,Traditional Crab walk e.t.c.
How to do the Supine Crab walk
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1. Start by sitting on the ground/floor set your feet apart in front of you
2. Set your hands behind your back with the fingers pointing the hips.
3. After doing the first step, lift hips off the floor and then tighten your abs.
4. Start “walking” using your left hand first then followed by your right foot; and your right hand followed by your left foot. The faster you go the more your muscles get toned.
How to Do the Prone Crab walk
1. Start from the push up position, With your face down facing the ground.
2. Bring your left hand and left foot at the same time.
3. After that, walk with your right arm and right foot to the left of your body at the same time.
4. You can continue this sequence with the right hand and right foot to the right side of your body.
The Prone Crab walking is more of the opposite of the Supine
How to do the Sumo Crab walking
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1. Stand and create a gap between your feet, your toes should be facing out and your knees bent.
2. Place your arms at the back of your head.
3. Now, walk forward one step till you are exhausted.
4. Next, take a U-turn and return to your starting position.
5. Your toes should be out, keep your inner thighs busy during the walk.
6. Continue working on your quadriceps and just hold them in a knee bent position. This position can be called isometric hold.
How to do the Traditional Crab walking
1. Maintaining a standing position with your toes point outward.
2. Take a Step out to the right with your right foot and then take your left foot in.
3. Repeat it continuously and then reverse.
You can perform the traditional crab walk with bent knees in a squat position, you can make it even simpler by straightening your legs. A resistance band can be used around your ankles to make the exercise more intense.
Do this exercises consistently and you’ll see immediate result
– Francis
The Dub Care 
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