Weighted Medicine Ball Mountain Climber
Muscle Groups: Abs
Weighted 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 Weighted Medicine Ball Mountain Climber with proper form and technique.
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Start in a high plank position with your hands on a medicine ball, shoulders over wrists and body straight.
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Engage your core and quickly drive one knee towards your chest while keeping the other leg straight.
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Alternate legs in a running motion, maintaining a strong plank position without sagging hips or arching your back.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Weighted Medicine Ball Mountain Climber safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Keep your core tight to avoid dropping your hips and to protect your back.
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Focus on smooth, controlled movements instead of rushing to prevent injuries.
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Ensure your shoulders stay above your wrists throughout the exercise for proper alignment.
Secondary Muscles
While Weighted 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 Weighted 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 Weighted 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.
