mountain climber
mountain climber exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: cardiovascular system. Equipment: body weight.
- Target muscle
- cardiovascular system
- Muscle group
- core
- Body part
- cardio
- Equipment
- body weight
Secondary muscles
core, shoulders, triceps
How to perform
- Start in a high plank position with your hands directly under your shoulders and your body in a straight line.
- Engage your core and bring your right knee towards your chest, then quickly switch and bring your left knee towards your chest.
- Continue alternating legs in a running motion, keeping your hips low and your core engaged.
- Maintain a steady pace and breathe evenly throughout the exercise.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.