Floor Climb

Muscle Groups: Quads, Glutes, Hamstrings, Calves

Floor Climb focuses on Quads, Glutes, Hamstrings, Calves, with Hips working as supporting muscles.

How to Perform

Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Floor Climb with proper form and technique.

  1. 1

    Lie on your back with your legs extended towards the ceiling, knees slightly bent.

  2. 2

    Engage your core and lift your head and shoulders slightly off the floor.

  3. 3

    Begin a climbing motion by bending one knee towards your chest while simultaneously extending the other leg straight.

  4. 4

    Alternate legs smoothly, as if you are climbing a rope or ladder with your feet.

  5. 5

    Continue alternating legs for the desired number of repetitions, maintaining core engagement.

Secondary Muscles

While Floor Climb primarily targets Quads, Glutes, Hamstrings, Calves , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Hips . 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 Floor Climb, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.

These exercises work the same primary muscles as Floor Climb, 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.

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