How to do it
Spread your fingers wide and press evenly through the palms in plank.
- 1
Stand with your feet hip-width apart.
- 2
Bend at the waist and place your hands on the floor in front of your feet.
- 3
Walk your hands forward until you are in a plank position.
- 4
Lift one leg off the ground, keeping it straight, and hold for a second.
- 5
Lower the leg back to the plank position and repeat with the other leg.
- 6
Walk your hands back towards your feet and stand up to return to the starting position.
- 7
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your core tight and back straight during the inchworm and when lifting your legs in the plank position to maintain proper form and maximize muscle engagement.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the lifted knee during the plank hold
- ✕Hyperextending the elbows in the plank
- ✕Taking short uneven hand steps forward