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Mountain Climber
Muscles involved
The mountain climber drives your knees toward your chest from a plank. It is a fast cardio and core drill with no equipment.
How to do it
- Start in a high plank position with your hands directly under your shoulders, body forming a straight line from head to heels.
- Drive your right knee towards your chest, keeping your core engaged and your hips low.
- Pause briefly when your knee is close to your chest.
- Quickly return your right leg to the starting position and drive your left knee forward, alternating legs in a running motion.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Keep your shoulders over your wrists in a strong plank position. - Drive your knees up towards your chest with each rep. - Keep your hips low and stable; avoid raising them too high. - Alternate legs in a quick, controlled rhythm.
Difficulty
PrincipianteFrequently asked questions
Mountain Climber: which muscles does it work?
Mountain Climber mainly works: Abs, Quadriceps. It also involves: Rectus abdominis.
