Mountain Climbers Fast
Exercise Animation
Exercise Details
Equipment
bodyweight
Difficulty
Beginner
Type
compound
Muscle Focus
Primary Muscles
abs
Secondary Muscles
calvescardiochesthamstringsobliquesquadricepsshoulderstrapstriceps
Instructions
- 1.Start in a plank with your hips slightly elevated.
- 2.Rock forward as you bring your right knee centrally up between your arms.
- 3.Straighten your leg and return your foot to the floor while rocking back to your plank.
- 4.Repeat on the opposite side.
- 5.Alternate sides at a steady pace.
Tips
- Take it at your own pace.
- Keep your core engaged.
- Bring your arms and legs closer together for a more cardio based workout. To ease off the cardio, set your arms and legs further apart.
- Keep your spine as neutral as possible. Don’t let your hips dip down or rise up.
- Stay controlled through the movement.
- Push into the floor through your hands to stay elevated.
Breathing Instructions
1. Breathe steadily, as if you’re going for a run. 2. Breathe deeply and exhale fully. 3. Don’t hold your breath.
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