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Crawling Patterns
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Crawling Patterns

Reconnect with fundamental movement through various crawling patterns. Builds coordination, strength, and mobility simultaneously.

1-3 weeks

Focus Areas

Foundation Mobility Full Body Core Shoulders

Prerequisites

Ability to support bodyweight
Basic coordination
No acute injuries
Willingness to explore

Crawling patterns encompass various quadrupedal movements—bear, crab, lizard, leopard—that develop full-body coordination while building strength and mobility. These primal patterns address movement deficiencies created by modern lifestyle while providing scalable training options. The integration of multiple body parts in coordinated movement creates neural benefits beyond simple strength training.

At Beyond Movement, we embrace crawling as both assessment and intervention for movement quality. Each pattern reveals different aspects of mobility, stability, and coordination while providing means to improve deficiencies. We progress from basic patterns to complex flows and directional changes, always emphasizing quality over speed or distance. This approach rebuilds fundamental movement from the ground up.

Regular crawling practice transforms movement quality across all activities. The cross-lateral patterns enhance neural function and coordination, while the varied positions address mobility restrictions throughout the body. Athletes find improved agility and body control, while general populations experience better daily movement and reduced pain. The playful nature of crawling also provides psychological benefits, reconnecting adults with joyful movement.

Prerequisites

Master these skills first:

  • Ability to support bodyweight
  • Basic coordination
  • No acute injuries
  • Willingness to explore

Common Mistakes

Avoid these errors:

  • Rushing patterns

    Instead: Quality over speed

  • Limited variations

    Instead: Explore all patterns

  • Ignoring breathing

    Instead: Maintain rhythm

  • Static positions

    Instead: Keep flowing

  • Adult ego

    Instead: Embrace playfulness

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