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how to do mountain climbers

Mountain climbers are an intermediate-level bodyweight exercise that primarily works your abs and obliques, with support from your hip flexors. No equipment needed — your bodyweight and a bit of floor space are enough.

primary musclesabs, obliques
also workship flexors
levelintermediate
equipmentnone — bodyweight
typerep-based

how it’s done, step by step

  1. Begin in a plank position on your toes and hands, with your body in a straight line from head to heels.
  2. Bend your right knee and bring it towards your right elbow and stop when your knee is close to the elbow.
  3. Return to the starting plank position, then repeat the movement on the opposite side.
  4. Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

form tips from the wandelbar coaches

  • Ensure you keep your movements smooth and controlled to maintain form and avoid injury.
  • Maintain a steady breathing pattern, exhaling as you bring your knee towards your elbow and inhaling as you return to the plank position.
  • Keep your shoulders stable and your core engaged throughout the exercise to enhance effectiveness.
mountain climbers bodyweight abs exercise — proper form demonstration
mountain climbers — correct starting position

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