Animal Move - Monkey

Animal Moves are fitness exercises where you move like different animals. The monkey is perfect for beginners. This exercise helps you work towards more challenging exercises like the Handstand.

Animal Move - Monkey - the correct execution

  • Squat down and place your hands spread out next to you
  • Make sure that your arms are fully stretched out
  • Jump with the outer leg first, followed by the inner leg
  • Jump so high that your upper body is in extension of your arms
  • Try to make the flight phase slow
  • Land with the leg that is closer to your arms first.
  • Land quietly and controlled
  • Each jump counts as one repetition

The exercise Animal Move - Monkey is intended to be used as a technique exercise.

Which muscles are trained by Animal Move - Monkey?

Secondary trained muscles for Animal Move - Monkey

  • Forearm - The forearm muscles are divided into flexors and extensors. The flexors bend your wrist, while the extensors straighten it.

  • Triceps - The triceps brachii muscle is located at the back of your upper arm. It extends your arm at the elbow and also helps move the arm backward.

  • Front Delts - The front part of the deltoid muscle, also known as the anterior shoulder, is located at the front of the shoulder. It is primarily involved in the forward movement of the arm, such as lifting the arm forward. It also assists in the internal rotation of the arm. This muscle is engaged in activities that involve lifting objects in front of the body or pushing forward.

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Alternative variants of Animal Move - Monkey:

Animal Move - Bunny

This exercise primarily strengthens your shoulders. It is perfect for beginners and serves as an ideal preparation for the Handstand.

Animal Move - Bunny - the correct execution

  • Start in a bent-over position with your legs bent
  • Swing your stretched arms forward
  • Place your hands shoulder-width apart on the floor
  • Lean on your hands and lift your legs off the floor
  • Legs remain bent
  • Make sure your torso is firm and your arms are straight
  • Press your fingers firmly into the floor and tip back onto your feet
  • Start gently so that you do not tip over

Animal Move - Bunny + L

The exercise Animal Move - Bunny L primarily strengthens your shoulder muscles. It is a suitable preparatory exercise for advanced practitioners working towards a Handstand.

Animal Move - Bunny + L - the correct execution

  • Start in a bent forward position, legs are bent
  • Swing your stretched arms forward
  • Place your hands shoulder width apart on the floor
  • Lean on your hands and bring your upper body in extension of your arms
  • Your hips are bent 90 degrees and your legs are straight
  • Make sure your torso is firm and your arms are straight
  • Press your fingers firmly into the floor and tip back onto your feet
  • Start gently so that you do not tip over

Animal Move - Crab

Conquer the strength and mobility of your shoulders with this effective Animal Move exercise. It is excellent for beginners and requires no equipment.

Animal Move - Crab - the correct execution

  • Start in quadruped stand backward
  • Stretch your hips to the maximum so that your buttocks are far from the floor
  • Now walk in small steps towards your feet
  • Lift the opposite hands and feet from the floor alternately

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