Medicine Ball Mountain Climber
Muscle Groups: Abs
Medicine Ball Mountain Climber focuses on Abs, with Hips, Shoulders, Triceps working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Medicine Ball Mountain Climber with proper form and technique.
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Start in a plank position with your hands on a medicine ball, body straight from head to heels.
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Engage your core and drive your right knee towards your chest, keeping your foot off the ground.
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Return your right foot to the plank position, then repeat with your left knee.
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Alternate between legs for the desired number of repetitions.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Medicine Ball Mountain Climber safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels to avoid sagging hips.
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Avoid letting your shoulders creep up near your ears; keep them relaxed and down.
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Breathe steadily and maintain a controlled pace to prevent excessive strain.
Secondary Muscles
While Medicine Ball Mountain Climber primarily targets Abs , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Hips, Shoulders, 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 Medicine Ball Mountain Climber, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Medicine Ball 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.
