Abs · Body weight · Beginner
How to do Inchworm
The inchworm is a bodyweight exercise that targets the abs while also engaging the shoulders and hamstrings. It involves bending forward, walking your hands out to a plank, and then returning to standing, which challenges core stability, flexibility, and coordination.
- Primary muscle
- Abs
- Also works
- Shoulders and Hamstrings
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Beginner
- Category
- Abs
How to do Inchworm, step by step
- Start in a standing position with your feet hip-width apart.
- Bend forward at the waist and place your hands on the ground in front of you.
- Walk your hands forward until you are in a high plank position, with your body in a straight line from head to toe.
- Pause for a moment, then walk your hands back towards your feet, keeping your legs as straight as possible.
- Once your hands reach your feet, stand back up to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Inchworm works your abs as the main mover, with help from your shoulders and hamstrings.
Track Inchworm in SPLYT
Inchworm is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.
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