Mountain Climber
Muscle Groups: Abs
Mountain Climber focuses on Abs, with Hips, Shoulders, Triceps working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Mountain Climber with proper form and technique.
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Start in the push-up position with your arms completely straight and directly beneath your shoulders. Your body should form a straight line from your shoulders to your ankles.
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Squeeze your abs, lift one foot off the floor and bring your knee up towards your chest while keeping your body in as straight of a line as possible. Return to the starting position and repeat the movement with your opposite leg.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Mountain Climber safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Don't lift your hips too high. Your body should form a straight line from your shoulders to your ankles.
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Don't let your elbows bend. Keep them locked out to help stabilize your body.
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Don't round your lower back. Squeeze your abs to help prevent movement.
Secondary Muscles
While 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 Mountain Climber, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as 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.
