Knees bend excessively walking out
Hamstring inflexibility; the hinge pattern collapses into a squat.
Overactive muscles
HamstringsGastrocnemius
Corrective work
Foam RollHamstrings↗StretchHamstring stretch with strap↗Core · Full Body
Inchworm
Coaching cues
- Stand; hinge forward; walk hands out to a push-up position
- Perform one push-up; walk hands back toward the feet
- Stand tall; repeat for distance or reps
- Keep the legs as straight as flexibility allows throughout
Common faults 2
Hips sag in the push-up position
Core fails to maintain the plank during the push-up phase.
Overactive muscles
Hip flexorsErector spinae
Corrective work
Foam RollHip flexors↗StretchHalf-kneeling hip flexor stretch↗