Game version
Mat follow-the-leader: one person leads a movement and the group copies. Swap the leader each time.
Wheelbarrow Walks
Walk on your hands while a partner holds your ankles low, building shoulder and core strength.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Get in a push-up position.
Core: As written. Aim for smooth form and compare only with your own last time.
- Ages
- 14 and up
- Time
- 10 min
- Players
- You and a partner
- Space
- Gym or court
- Bring
- Mat, partner
- Level · skill
- Developing · Conditioning
The steps
How it works
- Get in a push-up position.
- Your partner holds your ankles at their knee height.
- Walk on your hands for 5 yards, then switch.
- Do 6 turns each.
Coaching point
Body straight, small hand steps.
Safety: Partner holds the ankles low and walks slowly. Stop if your wrists or shoulders hurt. Pair with a partner of similar size and age. Skin check first: no partner work with a rash, sore or cold sore until a doctor clears it. Clean the mat before you start and shower after.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a level: Less (slower or smaller), Core (as written), More (one extra twist). Aim for smooth form and compare only with your own last time.
Story
You are an explorer crossing the mat like a jungle.
My best
Beat your own count
Aim for smooth form and compare only with your own last time. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
Practice makes progress
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