Mountain climber exercise demonstration
Mountain climber

Exercise

Mountain climber

Mountain climber is a moderate exercise. It trains abs. Your body weight is enough.

Equipment
Bodyweight
Muscles
AbsAbsTriceps

Detailed explanation

Start in a high plank position with your hands directly under your shoulders and your body in a straight line. Engage your core and bring your right knee towards your chest, then quickly switch and bring your left knee towards your chest. Maintain a steady pace and breathe evenly throughout the exercise.

Step by step

  1. 1

    Start in a high plank position with your hands directly under your shoulders and your body in a straight line.

  2. 2

    Engage your core and bring your right knee towards your chest, then quickly switch and bring your left knee towards your chest.

  3. 3

    Continue alternating legs in a running motion, keeping your hips low and your core engaged.

  4. 4

    Maintain a steady pace and breathe evenly throughout the exercise.

  5. 5

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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