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Here’s 6 Frogger Variations for Strong, Flexible Back and Shoulders

By Ryan Hurst

The Frogger is one of my favorite exercises, and it’s one I didn’t see a lot of people doing before we started teaching it 😎

And as more people show similar movements online, it’s easy to get caught up mimicking the surface movement without really understanding the details.

But small changes to the technique really do make a big difference in the effect of the exercise.

Here’s 6 variations of the Frogger you can try to see for yourself:

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🐸 Frogger Movement Breakdown

A few things you’ll learn:

  • The most (frustratingly) common mistake almost everybody makes when they learn this move by watching people on Instagram (hint, hint)
  • How to modify the movement to make it more accessible if you don’t have the mobility for a deep squat
  • Training tips and applications of the Frogger movement pattern

The frogger is one of 4 core movement patterns in our Elements program. So if you want to most direct and refined approach to developing full-body strength and control, start here 👇

Be Stronger & More Capable With a Strong Movement Foundation

With Elements, you’ll get strong, flexible, and agile by mastering a variety of essential movement patterns, helping you move well without restriction.

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Ryan Hurst - GMB Fitness Head Coach

Hi, I'm Ryan Hurst 👋

After a training accident ended his competitive gymnastics career, Ryan moved to Japan, where he spent close to 30 years training and competing in judo, kendo, and other martial arts until another injury made him rethink what training is for.

As Head Coach, he leads program design and teaches every week on our YouTube channel. His book, Stay On The Mat Forever, is aimed at helping you keep training for decades. He loves handstands, dogs, and hiking.

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