Mountain climber

Bodyweight, floor

Also called mountain climbers

From a high plank, drive the knees toward the chest one at a time at a steady pace, keeping the hips low and the back flat.

  1. Hands under shoulders, flat back
  2. Drive knees toward the chest
  3. Keep hips level, not bouncing

Movement

Pattern
Anti-extension
Type
Compound, several joints move
Sides
Both sides together
Equipment
None

Muscles worked

Main movers get full credit for a set, helpers half.

Upper body
Core
Lower body

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