HOW TO LIZARD CRAWL / WALK 🦎 | animal movement flow

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HOW TO LIZARD CRAWL / WALK 🦎 | animal movement flow

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Movement pattern for awareness and pushing strength
This animal movement requires plenty of shoulder strength and chest engagement as you slither your way across the floor 💪 Great as a hip opener and mobilisation tool too
As you build strength work your way closer to the floor ⬇️ No rush ⛔ Concentrate on good form and increase time under tension
Limited space? Practise keeping one side of your body tucked (elbow and knee touching) while extending the opposite arm and leg. Then change sides. Archer pushups extending one arm in front of the body (rather than side) will help with prerequisite strength
Have fun with this cool looking movement
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@OwenJackson 4 жыл бұрын

Have you tried animal style movements? What's your favourite animal movement?

@nuttywalnut5559 3 жыл бұрын

The Sloth seems pretty great to me.

@hanimkallangodan8648 3 жыл бұрын

I like what I call the eagle 🦅 It’s mostly using imagination combined with full stretch of the arms and exhaling every last bit of air out and soar as u inhale and glide as you exhale and slow flow movements - really opens up the energy/chi circuits.

@normanquednau 3 жыл бұрын

The cougar

@adamgarcia7855 2 жыл бұрын

What is the recommended repetitions?

@tonyrabone4668 2 жыл бұрын

Owen you are crazy strong in this video. I love animal movements but it's hard finding a safe space. When my son caught me spiderman crawling, the look of disappointment.

@jvm-tv 2 жыл бұрын

No rambling, no fluff, no nonsense. Straight to the point, from different angles with slow motion. 10/10! Thank you!

@OwenJackson 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it help 🙏🏼 how’s your animal movement journey going? What kind of training do you enjoy?

@jvm-tv 2 жыл бұрын

@@OwenJackson As a man in his mid forties who also lifts I need a lot of mobility movements so I've been doing animal flow for about two years. Now I'm looking to other forms of crawling which I find them a very fun way to get very mobile and flexible.

@OwenJackson 2 жыл бұрын

@@jvm-tv love your outlook and finiding new challenges with an emphasis on longevity and movement complexity 🙌 All the best to you and hope our paths cross one day, I'll keep an eye for a chap doing lizard crawls, I'll see you there! Where are you based?

@jvm-tv 2 жыл бұрын

@@OwenJackson I'm in Europe! 🙂

@h.m.3995 10 ай бұрын

no steroids, no sex

@sahpi0175 3 жыл бұрын

This is one of those exercises that look very easy but are pretty difficult

@OwenJackson 3 жыл бұрын

Once you have the basic pattern it becomes easier. But you're correct it is very demanding for sure. A wonderful movement. Do you enjoy other animal movements?

@ninjagaiden9240 Жыл бұрын

It looks easy for beasts like him that is

@OwenJackson Жыл бұрын

totally achievable Sophi, build up following the steps in the video. I have faith you can achieve amazing things! 🦎 Have you tried the beginner steps?

@user-zk5gw2bu6b 4 ай бұрын

I have been suffering from the hips and low back for years. I am not going to say this fixed my problem, but undoubtfully it is making a big difference. Thanks a bunch for sharing.

@OwenJackson 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your experience 🙏 It's heartening to hear the movement has been making a positive impact for you. While everyone's journey with pain management is unique, it's wonderful to know that you're noticing improvements. Keep up the great work, and please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further support. Wishing you continued progress and relief, Owen ✌️

@milesmungo Жыл бұрын

I learned the advanced lizard walk years ago, and somehow 10 years later I can still do it!

@OwenJackson Жыл бұрын

love to hear you're enjoying movement and still enjoying the lizard crawl. What other movement patterns do you incorporate in your training? All the best with your training and health

@user-ij1ts9fe2o 7 ай бұрын

I will def get started on this. Great video. TY.

@OwenJackson 7 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Let me know your progress 🦎 🙌🏻

@MichaelCHO-tl6di 3 жыл бұрын

perfect, I finally got the coordination right with the beginner method, I just couldn't wrap my head around it

@OwenJackson 3 жыл бұрын

So pleased Michael. Awesome work 🙌 keep me posted on your journey

@Evgenii-nn2uo 4 ай бұрын

Очень понравился ваш ролик! Все по полочкам! Успехов вам!

@OwenJackson 4 ай бұрын

Спасибо 🙏

@NeoArmstrongJetArmstrongCannon 4 ай бұрын

Believe me when I say that doing the advanced version backwards is the hardest thing you'll ever attempt.

@OwenJackson 4 ай бұрын

Intense 🦎 😅

@stickymelonn69420 3 ай бұрын

I have now been intrigued in animal style movements, they’re fun, cool looking and have amazing benefits. The problem I have with starting lizard crawl is coordination, but I will keep practicing and improve!!

@OwenJackson 3 ай бұрын

That's fantastic to hear! Animal-style movements like the lizard crawl can indeed be captivating with their fluidity and strength-building benefits. Coordination might feel tricky at first, but with consistent practice, you'll find yourself improving steadily. Celebrate every little progress along the way, and remember, every stumble is just a step closer to mastering it. Keep at it, and you'll soon be crawling with confidence 🦎

@EnesCanMoves 4 ай бұрын

Hands down the best tutorial I found! You got my sub! This is very difficult for me as I have very tight hips, but I will train it and improve! Thanks 🙏🏻

@OwenJackson 4 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you so much, you got this 🙌 Keep enjoying movement and feel free to check out some of the full body routines also listed on the channel 😃

@freili11 2 жыл бұрын

Short and to the point. Thank you for the brilliant tutorial.

@OwenJackson 2 жыл бұрын

Pleased you found it useful and informative Freili. Comments like this make my day 🙂 All the best on your animal movement journey 🦎

@cullenlamb5413 8 ай бұрын

Also keep most of your weight in your legs, I just figured this out and it allowed me to get low to the ground like he did.

@sairednam7494 8 ай бұрын

Thanku so much brother from 🇮🇳❤

@OwenJackson 8 ай бұрын

Most welcome 🙏 Thanks for watching and keep enjoying movement 🙌

@9messias Жыл бұрын

Best demonstration i have faund . Thanks

@OwenJackson Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support and the comment Fidelis. Do you enjoy exploring animal Movements? 🐻 🦎 Feel free to check out my other videos. All the best in your adventures and fitness journey. Keep moving ✊🏻

@nestlenjustiniani2879 3 жыл бұрын

I'm here for our PE. 🙂

@OwenJackson 3 жыл бұрын

Did you find it useful? Hope you found value in it 🙂

@samchu5335 4 жыл бұрын

i'm attempting the low sweep lizard crawl but my arms always give way at the bottom position. like i can't lock one arm in place to free the other arm for the sweep. it's a tough one ! thanks for the vid ! will keep practicing 🤙🏻

@OwenJackson 4 жыл бұрын

It is definitely a very humbling exercise. Continue to build strength in this movement pattern. You could also try exercises such as Archer Pushups to build more capacity strength which may potentially help with the transition. Keep persevering and let me know if I can help further. Owen 🦍

@samchu5335 4 жыл бұрын

Owen Jackson i will ! thanks for the reply (:

@OwenJackson 4 жыл бұрын

@@samchu5335 here to help 👊

@rogerknight2267 2 жыл бұрын

67 here. I’m working on it inside my house. Feeling the desire to take it to the backyard, but then I have to wait till dark or the neighbors will probably call the cops. Plus, here in south Mississippi, I gotta contend with fire ant beds and stray dog poop. BAHAHA!!!

@OwenJackson 2 жыл бұрын

Keep sculpting your movement masterpiece Roger, soon you'll be ready to unleash your exemplary super lizard to the world 🦎 ..and keep doing those stealth turds too brother ✊

@OwenJackson 2 жыл бұрын

...they'll name you komodo dragon 🙌 And don't worry about looking weird. I started doing these in the gym a few years ago and people became interested in animal movements and this lead me into coaching. Who knows here it will lead you my friend

@TVelodrome 6 ай бұрын

Now that's a knee injury right there hehe

@OwenJackson 6 ай бұрын

Hey BH. Thanks for watching 😊 I think your comment is tongue in cheek. However, for clarity, I respectfully disagree this will cause a knee injury. Follow a patient approach to the progressions. Avoid pain and listen to your body 🦎 happy movement 👍

@liberty5069 3 жыл бұрын

If you can do these moves in intervals, you will never need a gym again - for strength or aerobics!

@OwenJackson 3 жыл бұрын

🙌 Add some pulling exercises and you have a complete workout for sure

@agrifforama 4 жыл бұрын

Love this video man!

@OwenJackson 4 жыл бұрын

Means a lot mover man, thank you 🦎

@SyriusStarMultimedia 10 ай бұрын

3 years later…still useful.

@OwenJackson 10 ай бұрын

Gratful to hear this 🙏🏻 thanks for watching and the comment. What content would you benefit from in the future?

@SyriusStarMultimedia 10 ай бұрын

@@OwenJackson You are welcome. I just got back to exercising last year. I am new to crawling and movement discipline this fall so the video instruction that you already have for beginners is perfect for me. I am a former competitive bodybuilder just tying to get it back together and trying a new style.

@OwenJackson 10 ай бұрын

Love to hear a bit more about your journey and your openness to new disciplines. More to come my friend and keep me updated on your increasing movement repertoire 🤙🏻 your background in bodybuilding will give you a great physical connection. Take time to move well and most importantly, enjoy 🙌🏻 🦎🐒

@JonSheppardsells 4 жыл бұрын

That's awesome

@OwenJackson 4 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the comment mate. Will you be giving it a try? Let me know how you get on 🦎

@PeterRadu 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome 👏

@OwenJackson 3 жыл бұрын

appreciate the support Peter, thank you

@PeterRadu 3 жыл бұрын

@@OwenJackson my pleasure 🙏

@kritigupta3713 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, beautiful technique. :) and what’s the music?

@OwenJackson 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kriti. Appreciate the support. The track is called Various Juices available on KZfaq audio library

@cursorhead 2 жыл бұрын

what da lizard doin

@OwenJackson 2 жыл бұрын

do you mean in regards to the benefits?

@cursorhead 2 жыл бұрын

@@OwenJackson yes

@OwenJackson 2 жыл бұрын

hey @@cursorhead think of it as a pushup progression. It forces the chest, tricep and delts to work hard. It also requires us to incorporate rotation and movement in the frontal plane. One big bonus with animal or ground based movements is it forces us to think more about movement, incorporating our full body. So we get a good workout for the mind and body. I'd love for you to give it a try and let me know what you think 🦎

@cursorhead 2 жыл бұрын

@@OwenJackson what about focusing on movements of lizards trying to focus on mimicking how we walk?

@kwombat5306 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice

@OwenJackson 2 жыл бұрын

hope it helps kwombat 🦎👍

@ShehbazkhanFitness 2 жыл бұрын

Superb

@OwenJackson 2 жыл бұрын

appreciate the support 🙏 all the best on your journey 😃

@ShehbazkhanFitness 2 жыл бұрын

@@OwenJackson thanks 👍👍❤️

@MrTidymark 3 жыл бұрын

Some one said this is better then push ups

@OwenJackson 3 жыл бұрын

I believe Ido posted that recently. I've found great value in the lizard crawl and from his teaching. There's no denying his movement prowess. I would say pushups have their place and depends on your specific goals. What are your goals?

@MrTidymark 3 жыл бұрын

I searched for lizard crawl due to Ido. Quiet simply to be a better version then I was yesterday. Thanks for the reply. As I know I did not frame it as a question, but you have answered it. Do both.

@OwenJackson 3 жыл бұрын

@@MrTidymark you have the right idea my friend. All the best on your movement journey 💪

@olivierlaborde7887 Жыл бұрын

I had a parkour instructor that could do the advanced one really fast and it was so creepy to see

@OwenJackson Жыл бұрын

Parkour is such a cool activity. Have you tried? Will you be giving the lizard crawl a go? 🦎 let me know how you get on ✌🏻

@jhk6205 3 жыл бұрын

I was waiting for him to eat A fly.......it would make it more entertaining....

@OwenJackson 3 жыл бұрын

🦟😋 getting into the role like a real method actor would 😆 Hope you found it useful 😀 👍

@leodoescalisthenics714 4 жыл бұрын

More animal flow pls.

@OwenJackson 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Leo. Yes I would like to make more videos. What animal flow would you like to see? Anything specifically?

@leodoescalisthenics714 4 жыл бұрын

@@OwenJackson animal flow level 1,2,3. I MEAN BEGINNER TO ADVANCE?

@OwenJackson 4 жыл бұрын

@@leodoescalisthenics714 I will make a note and make a future video for sure. Have you subscribed to make sure you don't miss it ⚡✌️

@leodoescalisthenics714 4 жыл бұрын

@@OwenJackson done and thanks bro

@scottk1525 8 ай бұрын

Why do you whip your hips like that? Isn't smoother better?

@OwenJackson 5 ай бұрын

Hey Scott, thanks for watching 😃 Personally, I like the dynamic motion of the hip whip. There's definitely room to experiment with various rhythms and highlight different aspects of the movement. Have you given it a go? Feel free to delve into the technique and share your thoughts 🤙🦎