Mountain climber
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Muscles worked
- High load
- Cardiovascular
- Medium load
- Core
- Low load
- Abs, Delts · Front, and Hip flexors
Not shown on the map: Cardiovascular and Hip flexors
Primary muscles
Secondary muscles
How to do it
Start in a push-up position with the hands under the shoulders and the body in a straight line. Drive the knees toward the chest one at a time at a steady pace, keeping the hips low and level. Do not let the shoulders drift back behind the hands or the hips pop up — the core holds the plank while the legs move.
Form cues
- Hips stay low and level
- Do not let the shoulders drift back
Safety
Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:
WristShoulderHip
This is general exercise reference, not medical advice. Stop and consult a qualified professional if an exercise causes pain, and never work through joint pain.