Mountain Climber

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Exercise overview

Training details

Core Abs Shoulders Hip Flexors Glutes Quadriceps

Equipment

Bodyweight

Sets × time

3 × 30 sec

Rest

30 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

01Start in a high plank with hands under shoulders.
02Brace your abs and keep the shoulders stable.
03Drive one knee toward the chest without lifting the hips high.
04Return the foot and switch sides at the target pace.
05Keep breathing and stop if the plank position breaks.

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