There are mobility exercises that just hit differently when it comes to making a real difference to your body — and the caterpillar walk is one such move.
As a trainer who enjoys a range of activities, from yoga and running to weightlifting and Pilates, my back, hips and hamstrings spend a lot of time working hard. That's why I always warm up with my go-to bank of dynamic stretches; the caterpillar walk is one I teach and often use myself.
It’s considered the gold standard for mobility and posterior chain flexibility, as it stretches along the back of your body, along the spine to the glutes, hamstrings and calves, also waking up your shoulders and arms. Here's exactly how to do it, and the benefits you can expect.
How to do the caterpillar walk
You might have heard of inchworms before, where you stand, roll down your spine to touch your toes, walk your hands out to a plank position, then walk your hands back in and roll up your spine to stand again. This is very similar, except you walk your feet toward your hands instead, meaning you'll move forward along the ground.
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