Mountain Climber

Body region

• Core
• Shoulders
• Legs

Muscles

Main

• Rectus Abdominis
• Transversus Abdominis
• Iliopsoas

Helps

• Deltoid
• Serratus Anterior
• External Oblique
• Rectus Femoris

Holds

• Pectoralis Major
• Gluteus Maximus
• Triceps

Technique

1. Start in a high plank with hands under the shoulders and the body in a straight line.
2. Drive one knee toward your chest.
3. Switch legs quickly, as if running in place, keeping the hips level.
4. Continue at a steady pace for time or reps.

Cues

• Keep the shoulders stacked over the wrists.
• Brace the abs so the hips do not bounce.
• Slow it down to focus on control; speed it up for conditioning.

Common mistakes

• Raising the hips into a pike.
• Letting the hips sag.
• Bouncing the feet with short, sloppy steps.

Alternatives

• Plank Shoulder Tap
• High Plank