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Crab

Intermediate (6/10)Mat
Position: SupineEnergy: 5/10~60s

Cueing

Cross legs and hold feet; roll back and switch legs; avoid excessive neck pressure.

Anatomy & Muscles

PrimarySecondary

Primary Muscles

Rectus AbdominisExternal ObliquesInternal ObliquesTransverse Abdominis

Secondary Muscles

Erector SpinaeMultifidusQuadratus LumborumLatissimus DorsiTrapeziusRhomboidsSternocleidomastoid

Regressions

Perform Rolling Like a Ball; simplify leg crossing; reduce speed.

Progressions

Perform on a narrower base; increase transition speed.

Common Errors

Neck strain; loss of balance; uncontrolled leg weight.

Contraindications

  • Lumbar Disc Hernia
  • Osteoporosis (Flexion Risk)
  • Shoulder Sensitivity
  • Wrist Sensitivity
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