Mountain climbers, illustrated in 3 steps
Start in a high plank with your hands under your shoulders.

Core

Mountain climbers

A simple move for your core, shoulders and legs, done on the floor. About 30 seconds.

Position
On the floor
Equipment
None
Time
About 30 seconds
Works
core, shoulders and legs

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How to do mountain climbers

  1. Set

    Start in a high plank with your hands under your shoulders.

  2. 1

    Brace your middle and keep your hips level.

  3. 2

    Drive one knee toward your chest.

  4. 3

    Switch legs at a steady rhythm.

Take care. Slow down or lift your hips if your back starts to sag.

Gentle movement guidance, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.

Illustration adapted from Everkinetic / Workout Guide by Bryl Lim, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.