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Mountain Climbers

Description

A cardio-intensive core exercise performed in a plank position with alternating knee drives.

Primary Muscles

  • Abdominals

Supporting Muscles

  • Shoulders
  • Hip flexors
  • Chest

Required Equipment

  • None

Proper Form

  • Start in plank position.
  • Drive one knee toward chest, then switch quickly.
  • Maintain core stability and rhythm.

Common Mistakes

  • Bouncing hips
  • Letting shoulders collapse
  • Inconsistent pace

Progressions / Variations

  • Slow Climbers
  • Cross-Body Climbers
  • Elevated Climbers

Related Exercises

  • Planks
  • High Knees

Used In

HIIT, Calisthenics, Core & Cardio Workouts

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