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?

Secondary trained muscles for Inchworm

  • Forearm - The forearm muscles are divided into flexors and extensors. The flexors bend your wrist, while the extensors straighten it.

  • 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.

  • Front Delts - The front part of the deltoid muscle, also known as the anterior shoulder, is located at the front of the shoulder. It is primarily involved in the forward movement of the arm, such as lifting the arm forward. It also assists in the internal rotation of the arm. This muscle is engaged in activities that involve lifting objects in front of the body or pushing forward.

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