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Mountain Climber

Mountain climbers — plank position, alternating driving knees to chest rapidly. Core stability plus cardio. Core stability under dynamic movement. Cardiovascular conditioning. No equipment needed.

How to Do Mountain Climber: Step by Step

  1. Start in push-up position
  2. Drive one knee toward chest
  3. Quickly switch legs
  4. Keep hips level, don't bounce them

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Hips piking up too high
  • Not bringing knees far enough forward
  • Bouncing hips up and down

Mountain Climber Tips

  • Slow mountain climbers = more core work
  • Fast mountain climbers = more cardio
  • Keep hands directly under shoulders

Muscles Worked

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Equipment No equipment needed
Tracking Timed

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