Cardio · Body weight · Beginner
How to do Mountain Climber
Mountain climbers are a dynamic bodyweight exercise that targets the cardiovascular system while also engaging the core, shoulders, and triceps. The movement mimics a running motion in a plank position, making it effective for both cardio and muscular endurance.
- Primary muscle
- Cardiovascular system
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Beginner
- Category
- Cardio
How to do Mountain Climber, 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 bring your right knee towards your chest, then quickly switch and bring your left knee towards your chest.
- Continue alternating legs in a running motion, keeping your hips low and your core engaged.
- Maintain a steady pace and breathe evenly throughout the exercise.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Mountain Climber mainly trains your cardiovascular system, and also works your core, shoulders and triceps.
Track Mountain Climber in SPLYT
Mountain Climber 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.
