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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Anna Bartter

Not Crunches Or Planks - Surprisingly, Experts Recommend This Underrated Exercise For Ultimate Lower Body Strength

Woman working out.

We're only halfway through January (officially the longest month of the entire year), and it's already clear that 2026 is, much like its predecessor, all about strength training.

There is, however, a clear difference: we're moving away from high-intensity, fast workouts and towards slower, more intentional moves that might be low-impact, but still pack a punch, benefits-wise. The best news? The moves are super simple - and the experts' favourite one is the (appropriately monikered) crab walk exercise.

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