How to do a mountain climbers

CoreBodyweightBeginner

Part core, part cardio — drive your knees in from a high plank and your heart rate climbs quick. Go at a pace you can keep tidy.

How to do it

1Start in a strong high plank, hands under shoulders
2Drive one knee toward your chest, then switch
3Keep your hips low and level
4Find a rhythm you can control

Common mistakes

×Hips bouncing up high with each rep
×Hands creeping forward of your shoulders
×Going so fast your form falls apart

Muscles worked

Core Shoulders

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