Inchworm
Hinge to the floor, walk the hands out to a plank, then walk the feet toward the hands to stretch the hamstrings.
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Demo video from YouTube, played in its own player.
- Muscles worked
- Hamstrings, Abs
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Movement
- Mobility
Sets and reps
- 1 to 3 rounds of 30 to 60 seconds, or 8 to 10 slow reps, in a warm-up or between sets.
- Move through a range you control without pain, and stretch a little further over the weeks.
General ranges, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.
Alternatives
Other exercises for the hamstrings, for when the bodyweight is taken or you want a change.
Questions
- What muscles does the Inchworm work?
- The Inchworm mainly works the hamstrings and abs.
- What equipment do you need for the Inchworm?
- None: it is a bodyweight exercise.
- How many sets and reps of the Inchworm?
- 1 to 3 rounds of 30 to 60 seconds, or 8 to 10 slow reps, in a warm-up or between sets. Move through a range you control without pain, and stretch a little further over the weeks.
- What can I do instead of the Inchworm?
- Band Good Morning, Barbell B-Stance Romanian Deadlift, Barbell Good Morning and Barbell Romanian Deadlift work the same main muscle.
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Coaches add the Inchworm to any workout in CoachVana, set the sets, reps, load and rest, and clients see this demo as they train.
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