Shoulders

Inchworm

The inchworm is a classic exercise from Crossfit that primarily trains your shoulders and mobilizes the back of your legs. It is also suitable for beginners and can help you lay the foundation for more demanding exercises like the Handstand.

Inchworm - the correct execution

  • Start in the forward bend
  • Place your hands in front of your feet
  • Legs are straight and your front feet touch the floor
  • Walk forward on your hands into the push-up position
  • Tighten your core
  • Walk with small steps back to the starting position

The exercise Inchworm is intended to be used as a hypertrophy, warm up exercise.

Which muscles are trained by Inchworm?

Primary trained muscles for Inchworm

  • Shoulders - The deltoid muscle shapes your shoulder and helps you move your arm in different directions. It consists of three parts: the anterior part moves the arm forward, the middle part lifts the arm to the side, and the posterior part moves the arm backward.

Secondary trained muscles for Inchworm

  • Triceps - The triceps brachii muscle is located at the back of your upper arm. It extends your arm at the elbow and also helps move the arm backward.

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