All Exercises
Core · Isolation
Mountain Climber
Targets Core, Hip Flexors with an optimal working range of 20–40 reps.
Primary Muscles
Core, Hip Flexors
Secondary: Front Delt
Typical Rep Range
20–40 reps
Core Dominant
Equipment Tier
Bodyweight Only
Bodyweight
Movement Profile
Beginner · Bilateral
Plane: Sagittal
Coaching Cues & Execution
Focus on these technical checkpoints on every working set of Mountain Climber:
- 1 Hold solid high plank with hands under shoulders
- 2 Drive one knee toward chest with control then switch
- 3 Maintain flat back and stable hips
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Watch for these form breakdowns as fatigue accumulates across sets:
- ✕ Piking hips high in the air
- ✕ Bouncing up and down erratically
Substitutions & Variations
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