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Exercises

Mountain climber

Mountain climber: a high plank on the mat driving one knee toward the chest, mid mountain climber
AbsObliquesCue Drive the knees fast; shoulders over hands.
  • 2–3sets
  • 30 secreps or time
  • 60 srest between sets

How to do it

  1. Start in a high plank, hands under your shoulders.
  2. Brace your core and keep your hips level.
  3. Drive one knee toward your chest, then switch legs.
  4. Keep a steady rhythm without bouncing the hips.

Common mistakes

  • Hips rising high as you speed up.
  • Shoulders drifting behind the hands.
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