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#61: 100m Bear Crawl Challenge

Take on the 100m Bear Crawl Challenge to test your endurance, shoulder stability, and mental toughness. A primal move that hits your whole body.
Editorial Team March 2, 2025October 28th, 20252 min read
Athlete crawling forward on a gritty gym floor in bear crawl position, tension in shoulders and core, cinematic lighting with shadow definition

Some challenges don’t need equipment just effort, grit, and a return to movement basics. The 100m Bear Crawl is one of them.

Inspired by the Deadly Labours series from Deadly Dozen, this challenge embraces primal movement and raw output. The bear crawl builds total-body resilience, core integration, and cardio endurance in one of the most humbling ways.

“Crawl before you conquer. This challenge rewires your coordination and fires up the engine.” — RB100.Fitness

The Challenge

Complete 100 metres of bear crawls. You can:

  • Crawl 100m straight (if space allows)
  • Break it into 10×10m or 5×20m intervals
  • Use it as a warm-up, conditioning piece, or standalone grinder

Want a twist? Time yourself and try to beat it next session — or challenge a partner.

Why It Works

  • Builds core strength and shoulder stability
  • Enhances full-body coordination and control
  • Improves grip and wrist endurance
  • Encourages controlled breathing and mental resilience

Bear crawls are a staple in military training and athletic prep for a reason — they force functional strength across multiple planes of motion.

Programming Ideas

  • For Time: Complete 100m bear crawl and record your time
  • Intervals: 5 rounds of 20m with 30s rest
  • EMOM: 10m bear crawl every minute for 10 minutes

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Athlete crawling forward on a gritty gym floor in bear crawl position, tension in shoulders and core, cinematic lighting with shadow definition
Athlete crawling forward on a gritty gym floor in bear crawl position, tension in shoulders and core, cinematic lighting with shadow definition
Aerial view of athlete mid-crawl on a 10m turf track with focus on movement form
Aerial view of athlete mid-crawl on a 10m turf track with focus on movement form
Close-up of sweat and grit on hands and knees during intense bear crawl effort
Close-up of sweat and grit on hands and knees during intense bear crawl effort

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