Mountain Climber
For maximal gain in strength and conditioning it is important to vary routines.
Periodically introduce new exercises like mountain climber into your workout
to bring your CORE STRENGTH and STABILITY to the next level.
Muscles Strengthened:
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Rectus Abdominis
Internal / External Oblique
Core muscles
Hip Flexors
Position 1
Position 2
How to perform the exercise:
Getting Started
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Begin the exercise by taking a push-up position. Be sure position is maintained with your
hands placed directly below the shoulders. (Position 1)
Get Moving
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Lift one foot from the floor in a controlled, deliberate motion and bring your knee as close
to your chest as possible. Be sure abs are engaged and working to pause in position 2.
Return to the starting position and repeat, alternating between raising the left and right
knees.
To further involve oblique abdominal muscles, raise right knee toward left elbow and left
knee toward right elbow. Or, for increased intensity, mountain climbers can be preformed
with hands supported by a medicine or Swiss ball.
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