Mountain Climber: how to do it

How to perform it

Start in a high plank with your hands on the floor directly below your shoulders.
Keep your arms extended, abs engaged, and body in a straight line from head to feet.
Begin by bringing one knee toward your chest with control.
Return that leg to the starting position and repeat with the opposite side.
Continue alternating your legs at a steady pace, as if running in a plank position.
Keep your hips stable and avoid raising them too high or letting your lower back sag.
Keep the balls of your feet light on the floor while maintaining control of the movement.
Breathe continuously and keep a rhythmic breathing pattern throughout the exercise.

What you should feel

Greater activation of the core, shoulders, and legs, with an increase in heart rate. Cardiovascular and muscular effort occur at the same time, without pain in the wrists, lower back, or shoulders.

Groups mentioned in the description

Core Shoulders Legs Conditioning

Exercise questions

How do you perform Mountain Climber?

Start in a high plank with your hands on the floor directly below your shoulders. Keep your arms extended, abs engaged, and body in a straight line from head to feet. Begin by bringing one knee toward your chest with control. Return that leg to the starting position and repeat with the opposite side. Continue alternating your legs at a steady pace, as if running in a plank position. Keep your hips stable and avoid raising them too high or letting your lower back sag. Keep the balls of your feet light on the floor while maintaining control of the movement. Breathe continuously and keep a rhythmic breathing pattern throughout the exercise.

What does Mountain Climber work?

Dynamic plank with alternating knees toward the torso to work the core, shoulders, legs, and cardiovascular conditioning at a continuous pace.

What should you feel during Mountain Climber?

Greater activation of the core, shoulders, and legs, with an increase in heart rate. Cardiovascular and muscular effort occur at the same time, without pain in the wrists, lower back, or shoulders.

The guidance above organizes the content from the Athletic Station exercise base. Adapt the movement to your individual condition and stop if you experience pain.