Mountain Climber

Cardio · Bodyweight · Beginner

How to do Mountain Climber — animated demonstration

How to do it

  1. Start in a high plank position with your hands directly under your shoulders and your body in a straight line.
  2. Engage your core and bring your right knee towards your chest, then quickly switch and bring your left knee towards your chest.
  3. Continue alternating legs in a running motion, keeping your hips low and your core engaged.
  4. Maintain a steady pace and breathe evenly throughout the exercise.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary: Cardio
Secondary: Core, Shoulders, Triceps

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