MWC
QuadricepsBodyweightBeginner

Mountain Climbers

Mountain Climbers — starting positionMountain Climbers — end position
Primary muscles
Quadriceps
Equipment
Bodyweight
Level
Beginner
Type
Compound · Pull

How to do the Mountain Climbers

  1. 1

    Begin in a pushup position, with your weight supported by your hands and toes. Flexing the knee and hip, bring one leg until the knee is approximately under the hip. This will be your starting position.

  2. 2

    Explosively reverse the positions of your legs, extending the bent leg until the leg is straight and supported by the toe, and bringing the other foot up with the hip and knee flexed. Repeat in an alternating fashion for 20-30 seconds.

Secondary muscles worked

ChestHamstringsShoulders

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