Mountain Climbers
From a high plank, drive the knees toward the chest alternately at speed while keeping the hips level.
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Demo video from YouTube, played in its own player.
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Movement
- Conditioning
Sets and reps
- Intervals: 6 to 10 rounds of 20 to 60 seconds hard with equal or longer easy recovery.
- Steady work: 10 to 30 minutes at a pace you could hold a conversation at.
General ranges, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.
In our free programs
- Fat-Loss Conditioning · Circuit A3×30 @ BW
- Home Bodyweight · Conditioning4×30 @ BW
Alternatives
Other exercises for the cardio, for when the bodyweight is taken or you want a change.
Questions
- What muscles does the Mountain Climbers work?
- The Mountain Climbers mainly works the cardio and abs.
- What equipment do you need for the Mountain Climbers?
- None: it is a bodyweight exercise.
- How many sets and reps of the Mountain Climbers?
- Intervals: 6 to 10 rounds of 20 to 60 seconds hard with equal or longer easy recovery. Steady work: 10 to 30 minutes at a pace you could hold a conversation at.
- What can I do instead of the Mountain Climbers?
- Assault Bike, Assault Bike Intervals, Elliptical Trainer and Indoor Rowing work the same main muscle.
Program it for your clients
Coaches add the Mountain Climbers to any workout in CoachVana, set the sets, reps, load and rest, and clients see this demo as they train.
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