Inchworm

A dynamic stretching and mobility exercise where you walk your hands forward from a standing position into a plank, then walk your feet forward.

Instructions

1. Stand with your feet close together and legs straight.
2. Bend forward at the hips and place your hands on the floor in front of you.
3. Keep your legs straight as you walk your hands forward slowly.
4. Continue walking until your body is parallel to the ground in a push-up position.
5. Keep your hands in place and slowly walk your feet forward toward your hands.
6. Keep your legs straight throughout the walking motion.
7. Walk until your feet are by your hands, returning to a bent-over position.
8. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Tips

• Move slowly to maximize the stretching benefits.
• Keep your legs straight throughout the hand walk phase.
• Maintain a straight line from head to heels in the plank position.
• This is an excellent full-body warm-up exercise.
• Perfect for improving hamstring flexibility and shoulder mobility.