Glutes · Bodyweight

Lower Body Crawl

Crawl with just your legs and feel the glutes fire.

Lower Body Crawl exercise demonstration
GlutesSecondary: HamstringsBodyweight

How to do it

  1. Lie face down with legs extended, hands on the floor for light support.
  2. Brace your core and lift one leg off the ground.
  3. Reach that knee forward and out to the side in a crawling motion.
  4. Return it and repeat with the other leg, alternating.

The one cue that matters

Keep your abs and lower back engaged so your hips stay stable as the legs move.

Muscles worked

The Lower Body Crawl is a Glutes-first movement, with Hamstrings working as the supporting cast. Track it consistently and you'll see exactly how it feeds your glutes volume for the week.

FAQ

What muscles does the Lower Body Crawl work?

The Lower Body Crawl primarily works the Glutes with Hamstrings assisting.

What if I can't do many reps yet?

Shorten the range or use an easier variation, and stop 1 to 2 reps before failure. Reps build fast when you train just shy of your limit.

How many sets and reps of Lower Body Crawl?

For most lifters 3 to 4 working sets. Pick the rep range that fits your goal and progress the load when the top of the range feels owned.

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