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Move of the week: why inchworms belong in your strength training warm-up
By Chloe Gray
4 years ago
Welcome to our weekly Move of the Week series. Every Monday, we’ll be sharing with you one of our favourite exercises – how to do them, what muscles they work and why they should be a regular part of your workout regime. This week: inchworms.
A pre-strength training routine should involve both stretching and activating of the muscles. That’s because you need to be able to hit a deep range of motion in your exercises but also engage with the correct muscles at the right time.
With a move like inchworm, you can kill two birds with one stone. It elongates pretty much every body in the body while also working the muscles so you are ready to squat, press and lift in the rest of your session without worry.
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