Bodyweight exercises are another way to exercise without using external weights like dumbbells, bars, or other fitness equipment. In this article I’m going to talk about two bodyweight exercises that are exceptional for building strength and stamina.
And at the same time, you’ll burn a significant number of calories, making these two exercises ideal for weight loss.
I will explain these two exercises and then I will tell you the main difference between the two. However, I would recommend that you try both regularly so that your body gets the best of both worlds, so to speak. But if you feel more comfortable using one over the other, then go for it.
The Bear Crawl Bodyweight Exercise
Performance
Step 1
-Like a baby with a crawling posture, get on your hands and knees preparing for the exercise
Step 2
-Lift your knees off the ground and let your toes do the work.
Step 3
-Put your butt higher than your head to create a sloped or sloped surface
Stage 4
-Start crawling by moving an opposite hand (eg, left hand) and the opposite leg (eg, right leg) at the same time; then continue to crawl using the other hand and the other leg
step 5
-You can repeat 10 crawls on each side for a total of 20 crawls/reps, or use a timer for 30 to 60 seconds
The Tiger Walk Bodyweight Exercise
Performance
Step 1
-Like a baby with a crawling posture, get on your hands and knees preparing for the exercise
Step 2
-Lift your knees off the ground and let your toes do the work.
Step 3 (the main difference between Bear Crawl and Tiger Walk)
-Don’t put your butt higher than your head, but keep them in line or level so you can create a level surface
stage 4
-Start crawling by moving an opposite hand (eg, left hand) and the opposite leg (eg, right leg) at the same time; then continue to crawl using the other hand and the other leg
step 5
-You can repeat 10 crawls on each side for a total of 20 crawls/reps, or use a timer for 30 to 60 seconds
Both moves are great, but they are slightly different. The Bear Crawl places more emphasis on the shoulders; Tiger Walk engages the midsection or core muscles as you are trying to keep the body in line. Therefore, the core muscles are working harder to maintain that position.
Again, it’s a great idea to practice both toggling between them using the following example:
-Exercise One: Bear Drag
-Training Two: Bear Drag
-Training three: Tiger Walk
-Training Four: Bear Drag
-Training Five: Tiger Walk