Cross-body Mountain Climber
Muscle Groups: Abs, Obliques
Cross-body Mountain Climber focuses on Abs, Obliques, with Hips, Shoulders, Chest, Triceps working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Cross-body Mountain Climber with proper form and technique.
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Get into a push-up position and make your hands are slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Your body should form a straight line from the feet to your head.
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Tighten your core and maintain the contraction the entire time. Bring one knee toward the opposite elbow. Return to the starting position to repeat on the other side.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Cross-body Mountain Climber safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Be sure to brace your core throughout the entire exercise.
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Keep your back flat during the exercise to avoid injury.
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Avoid allowing your hips to creep up during the movement. Focus on keeping your body level throughout the exercise.
Secondary Muscles
While Cross-body Mountain Climber primarily targets Abs, Obliques , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Hips, Shoulders, Chest, Triceps . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Cross-body Mountain Climber, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Cross-body Mountain Climber, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
