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Sumo Crab Walk

Strengthen legs & glutes! Sumo Crab Walk targets your lower body with a fun, effective exercise. Get ready to feel the burn!

The Sumo Crab Walk is a compound exercise that mainly works the glutes & hips and quads, with help from the hamstrings and core. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.

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Sumo Crab Walk Muscles Worked

Primary

Glutes (gluteus maximus); Quads (quadriceps femoris)

Secondary

Hamstrings; Obliques

Sumo Crab Walk Variations and Alternatives

How to do the Sumo Crab Walk

  1. Starting Position:

    • Stand upright with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart.

    • Your toes should be pointed slightly outward for better stability.

  2. Body Position:

    • Engage your core and keep your chest up.

    • Bend your knees and lower your hips to enter a squat position. Your thighs should be parallel to the ground, and your knees should not extend past your toes.

    • Place your hands together in front of your chest or keep them at your sides.

  3. Movement:

    • Shift your weight to your right leg and take a step to the right with your left leg, maintaining the squat position.

    • Follow by stepping your right leg towards your left leg to return to the starting squat position.

    • Repeat this movement: step right, bring your feet together.

  4. Continue:

    • Complete several steps to the right while staying low in your squat.

    • After completing the desired distance or number of steps, repeat the same process while moving to the left.

  5. Tips:

    • Maintain a low squat throughout the exercise to fully engage your lower body.

    • Keep your knees aligned with your toes to prevent strain.

    • Focus on smooth and controlled movements, ensuring you maintain balance and stability.

  6. Repetitions:

    • Aim for 2-3 sets of 10-15 steps in each direction.

  7. Cool Down:

    • After finishing your sets, stand up and stretch your legs to cool down.

Sumo Crab Walk FAQs

What muscles does the Sumo Crab Walk work?

The Sumo Crab Walk mainly works the glutes & hips and quads, with help from the hamstrings and core. The main muscles are the gluteus maximus and quadriceps femoris.

What equipment do you need for the Sumo Crab Walk?

None. The Sumo Crab Walk is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.

Is the Sumo Crab Walk a compound exercise?

Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.

What workout day should the Sumo Crab Walk go on?

It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.

What are some Sumo Crab Walk variations and alternatives?

Similar exercises include the Crab, Crab Pose, Crab Toe-Tap Twist and Crab Walk.

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