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Inchworm

A isolation exercise for the abs, with help from the hamstrings, front delts. Equipment: no equipment.

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WorksAbsHamstringsFront delts

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Stand tall, then fold forward and put the hands on the floor.
  2. Walk the hands out to a plank
  3. Walk them back in and stand up

Muscles worked

Inchworm: 3D figure mid-rep with the abs highlighted

Equipment

None. You can do it anywhere. See more exercises by equipment.

Alternatives

Exercises that train the same main muscles. See all inchworm alternatives.

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