Abs
Mountain Climber
Beginner
Bodyweight
Compound
Abs
How to do it
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Start in a push-up position with hands directly under your shoulders.
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Brace your core so your body is straight from head to heels.
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Drive one knee toward your chest without letting your hips pop up.
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Return the foot to the start and switch legs.
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Keep alternating at a steady pace for the target time.
Common mistakes
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Hips piking up every time a knee comes in.
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Shoulders drifting far forward past the hands.
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Moving so fast that form falls apart.
Tips
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Great as a warm-up or a short cardio finisher.
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Nail the stable plank first, speed comes second.
Secondary muscles
Alternatives
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