Mountain Climbers Slow

Exercise Animation

Exercise Details

Equipment

bodyweight

Difficulty

Beginner

Type

compound

Muscle Focus

Primary Muscles
abs
Secondary Muscles
calvescardiochesthamstringsobliquesquadricepsshoulderstrapstriceps

Instructions

  1. 1.Start in a plank with your hips slightly elevated.
  2. 2.Rock forward as you bring your right knee centrally up between your arms.
  3. 3.Straighten your leg and return your foot to the floor while rocking back to your plank.
  4. 4.Repeat on the opposite side.
  5. 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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