Exercises / Mountain climber

Mountain climber GIF

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Worked muscles

AbsMusculus rectus abdominis
ObliquesMusculus obliquus externus abdominis
Hip flexorsMusculus iliopsoas
ShouldersMusculus deltoideus
QuadricepsMusculus quadriceps femoris

Equipment: No equipment
Loop: One repetition, 1.87 seconds

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How to do a mountain climber

Start in push-up position
Drive one knee toward chest
Quickly switch legs
Continue alternating at pace

Form tips

Keep hips down (don't pike)
Core stays engaged
Speed up for more cardio
Slow down for more control
Full body exercise