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Mountain Climbers

A dynamic cardio exercise that combines core strength and cardiovascular conditioning by alternating knee drives toward the chest while maintaining a plank position.

Exercise Overview

Category

General Resistance

Exercise Type

Cardio

Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Technique

Start in a plank position with hands under your shoulders. Alternately drive your knees toward your chest in a running motion while maintaining the plank position and keeping your core engaged.

Starting Position

Begin in a high plank position with hands placed under shoulders, body forming a straight line, and core engaged.

Finishing Position

Continue alternating knee drives while maintaining the plank position throughout the exercise.

Form Cues

Keep your core tight, maintain plank position, drive knees to chest, alternate legs smoothly, breathe steadily

Common Mistakes

Sagging hips, poor knee drive, losing plank position, uneven rhythm, holding breath

Progression Tips

Increase speed, add resistance bands, perform cross-body knee drives, try spiderman climbers, add burpee variations.

Regression Tips

Slow down the movement, perform knee planks first, reduce duration, focus on form over speed, try static holds.

Safety Notes

Maintain proper form to avoid shoulder and wrist strain. Keep your core engaged throughout the movement. Stop if you experience pain in wrists, shoulders, or lower back.