inchworm

A waist exercise targeting the abs, performed with body weight.

inchworm demonstration
inchworm β€” demonstration

Body part

Waist

Equipment

Body Weight

Target muscles

Abs

Secondary muscles

Shoulders, Hamstrings

How to do inchworm

  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.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Abs

Secondary

ShouldersHamstrings

Related exercises

All waist exercises β†’

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