StrengthBeginner
Mountain Climber
A dynamic core and conditioning exercise performed in a plank position while driving knees toward the chest alternately. Raises heart rate while demanding core stability.
How to do it
- 1Start in a high plank, hands under shoulders
- 2Drive one knee toward your chest quickly
- 3Return that foot and immediately drive the opposite knee
- 4Keep hips level — don't let them bounce up and down
Common mistakes
- Hips rising too high, turning it into a pike
- Not driving knees far enough forward
- Bouncing the upper body instead of staying stable
Muscles worked
corehip flexorsshouldersquadricepschest
Variations
Easier
Slow mountain climbers (controlled tempo)
Harder
Cross-body mountain climbers or spider climbers
Used in
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