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Mountain Climber
An alternating knee drive from a high plank, challenging abdominal stabilization and hip flexion.
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Target
Core
Category
Core · Strength
Difficulty
Beginner
Sets
2
Reps
6-10 per side
Execution
How to perform
1. Start in a high plank with hands beneath shoulders.
2. Slowly bring one knee toward your chest while keeping your hips steady.
3. Return that foot before switching sides.
4. Keep breathing and prioritize control over speed.
Suggested rest: 60 seconds between sets.
Technique
Key form tips
- 1Start in a high plank with hands beneath shoulders
- 2Slowly bring one knee toward your chest while keeping your hips steady
- 3Keep each repetition controlled and maintain tension through Core.
- 4Use a range of motion you can control without changing your setup.
Avoid
Common mistakes
- 1Using momentum or rushing the lowering phase.
- 2Letting the working position change as fatigue builds.
- 3Losing tension through Core to force extra repetitions.