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Inch Worm - In Place

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HOW: Start in a standing position with your feet together. Keep your knees as  straight as you can as you bend over bringing your hands down to the ground. Once your fingertips start to touch the ground, walk your hands forward keeping your back flat and knees straight. Walk your hands out until you’re in the tall plank position with your body parallel to the ground and hands straight under your shoulders. Then, walk your hands back up to get into the starting position. 

FEEL: You should feel a stretch in your leg muscles and low back, as well as your upper body muscles and your core working to walk your body in and out of this position 

COMPENSATION: Keep your back flat and core engaged once you start to walk out with your hands. Try to keep your knees as straight as possible the whole time.

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