Equipmentbody weight
Difficultybeginner
abswaist
Inchworm
The inchworm is a bodyweight exercise that targets the abs while also engaging the shoulders and hamstrings. It involves bending forward, walking your hands out to a plank, and then returning to standing, which challenges core stability, flexibility, and coordination.
Step-by-Step Form & Technique
- 1.Start in a standing position with your feet hip-width apart.
- 2.Bend forward at the waist and place your hands on the ground in front of you.
- 3.Walk your hands forward until you are in a high plank position, with your body in a straight line from head to toe.
- 4.Pause for a moment, then walk your hands back towards your feet, keeping your legs as straight as possible.
- 5.Once your hands reach your feet, stand back up to the starting position.
- 6.Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Secondary Muscles
shouldershamstrings
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