Strength – inchworm push up
Player walks the hands forward into a plank, performs a push up, then walks back under control. This drill strengthens the upper body, core, shoulders, and hamstring control.
Equipment
Exercise matOpen space
Coaching points
- Walk hands out under control
- Hold a strong plank before the push up
- Lower chest with control
- Walk back slowly
Common mistakes
- Sagging hips in plank
- Rushing the walkout
- Poor push-up depth
- Bending knees too much during the walkout
Action video
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Difficulty
Intermediate
Duration
30 seconds
Repetitions
6 × 1 sets
Touches
0
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