Master The Move: Inchworm

Inch your way to all-over gains

- Michelle October

Let’s talk about hamstrings. Those things at the back of your legs that exist... But you’re not actually quite sure what they’re used for. As it turns out, they’re majorly important.

Because they are attached to your glutes and make their way to your lower legs, they’re key to knee and hip function. Think: helping you extend your knee and supporting your butt. “It’s something you need to work on in order to stay mobile, even when you’re older,” says personal trainer Inge Viljoen. “Basically, in order to be able to pick things up and easily carry out everyday tasks without having pain.”