Mountain Climbers

Mountain Climbers — Start position
Start position
Mountain Climbers — End position
End position
Region
Knee & Thigh
Equipment
None
Category
Plyometrics
Level
Beginner
Mechanic
compound
Force
pull

Muscles worked

  • quadriceps
  • chest
  • hamstrings
  • shoulders

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  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. 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.

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