Exercise library
Core
Mountain Climber
No equipment needed
- Primary muscle
- Core
- Also works
- Shoulders, Quads
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Movement pattern
- Core
- Role in a program
- Accessory
How to do it
Start in a high plank with hands under your shoulders and a braced torso. Drive one knee toward your chest, then quickly switch legs in a running motion. Keep your hips low and level and avoid bouncing them upward.
Video demo coming soon.
Similar & swap-friendly exercises
Missing the equipment, or does this one aggravate something today? These also train the core — pick a substitute that feels strong and pain-free. For an actual injury, get it assessed by a professional.
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No-equipment alternatives
Training at home or on the road — bodyweight options for the core: