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