Inchworm Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Deltoids
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Plyometrics
- Primary Muscle
- Deltoids
- Secondary Muscles
- Quadriceps, Obliques, Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head, Wrist Extensors, Adductor Magnus, Pectoralis Major Sternal Head, Trapezius Middle Fibers, Trapezius Lower Fibers, Hamstrings, Gluteus Maximus, Wrist Flexors, Serratus Anterior, Triceps Brachii, Rectus Abdominis, Trapezius Upper Fibers
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- Inchworm Walkout
How to: Inchworm
- Start standing with your feet hip-width apart.
- Bend at the waist and place your hands on the floor.
- Walk your hands forward to a plank position.
- Keep your body in a straight line.
- Walk your feet towards your hands to return to the starting position.
Common Mistakes
- Rounding the back during the exercise.
- Not engaging the core.
- Moving too quickly without control.
Modifications
- Perform the exercise with bent knees to reduce strain.
- Use an elevated surface to simplify the movement.
Tips
- Keep your core engaged throughout the movement.
- Avoid rounding your back; maintain a neutral spine.
- Use controlled movements when extending your body forward.
Inchworm Alternatives
Tags
strength
mobility
plyometrics
core
upper body
abdominal