Abs · Body weight · Intermediate
How to do Bridge - Mountain Climber (Cross Body)
The bridge - mountain climber (cross body) is a dynamic bodyweight exercise that targets the abs while also engaging the glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings, shoulders, and triceps. It combines core stabilization with a cross-body knee drive, challenging both strength and coordination.
- Primary muscle
- Abs
- Also works
- Glutes, Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Shoulders and Triceps
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Intermediate
- Category
- Abs
How to do Bridge - Mountain Climber (Cross Body), step by step
- Start in a high plank position with your hands directly under your shoulders and your body in a straight line.
- Engage your core and lift your right foot off the ground, bringing your right knee towards your left elbow.
- Return your right foot to the starting position and repeat the movement with your left foot towards your right elbow.
- Continue alternating sides, moving at a controlled pace.
- Keep your hips level and avoid lifting your hips too high or sagging them too low.
- Maintain a steady breathing pattern throughout the exercise.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Bridge - Mountain Climber (Cross Body) works your abs as the main mover, with help from your glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings, shoulders and triceps.
Track Bridge - Mountain Climber (Cross Body) in SPLYT
Bridge - Mountain Climber (Cross Body) is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.
