How to do Mountain Climber
- Main muscle
- Abs
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Level
- Beginner
- Type
- Cardio
Secondary muscles
How to do it
- 1
Begin in a pushup position, with your weight supported by your hands and toes. Flexing the knee and hip, bring one leg until the knee is approximately under the hip. This will be your starting position.
- 2
Explosively reverse the positions of your legs, extending the bent leg until the leg is straight and supported by the toe, and bringing the other foot up with the hip and knee flexed. Repeat in an alternating fashion for 20-30 seconds.
This page is general information. If you have an injury, pain or a health condition, check with a professional before doing this exercise.
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Ready-made programs with this exercise
Gyms and trainers on GamGym can import these programs as their own templates and assign them to members.
- Workout program
Home Bodyweight 3 Days
No equipment needed beyond a chair, a sturdy table and a mat. Good for members' off-site days or as a standalone starter plan. Sessions take 30-40 minutes.
General health · Beginner · Home · 3 days a week · 6 weeks
- Workout program
Metabolic Circuit 3 Days
Each day is a six-station circuit with short transitions and 90 seconds between rounds. Heart rate stays high while muscle is maintained. Pair with a calorie deficit for fat loss. Sessions take 35-45 minutes.
Fat loss · Intermediate · Gym · 3 days a week · 6 weeks