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Mountain Climber

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Full BodyCardioBeginner Difficulty 1 out of 5Bodyweight~10 kcal/min

Secondary muscles: Core, Shoulders

How to perform it

  1. 1Start in a plank position with hands under shoulders.
  2. 2Drive one knee toward your chest, then quickly switch legs.
  3. 3Continue alternating at a controlled pace.

Form tips

  • Keep your hips level — resist the urge to pike up

Common mistakes

  • Hips rising too high
  • Losing plank alignment as fatigue sets in

Variations

  • Cross-Body Mountain Climber
  • Slow Mountain Climber

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