They're perfect to include in an alternative cardio session or an abs routine.
Mountain climbers work quite a few secondary and tertiary muscles, like shoulders, quads, and forearms, while also working your obliques, underlying ab muscles (transverse abdominis), and cardiovascular system.
They are such a good overall exercise that they will help you in many sports, especially those that require explosive twisting power, such as golf, tennis, and baseball.
In this tutorial and related video, we'll show you the proper technique of the exercise so you can complete it with confidence and safety.
Completing the exercise properly will mean the best results for you while avoiding the potential of injury.
Learn exactly how to do mountain climbers and when and how to incorporate them into your workout.
Mountain Climbers: A Step-By-Step Guide
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- Set yourself into a press-up/plank position, with your hands just outside shoulder width apart and a straight line through your head, shoulders, hips, knees, and feet.
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- Hold your core tight, take a deep breath in, and start driving your knees up towards your chest, alternating legs, as you breathe normally.
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- Each time you drive your knee up, maintain a straight line through your body, and do not allow your butt to stick up or sag.
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- Each time you drive your knee up, your toe should remain around an inch from the floor. This will help avoid a jumping motion.
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- Set a stopwatch for 30-45 seconds and complete the exercise until your time is up. You can do these in sets, or include them in a circuit with other cardio exercises.
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