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Slow mountain climbers

A controlled version of mountain climbers that draws one knee to your chest at a time, building core strength without the jumping.

BeginnerNo equipmentLow impactSuggested: 30 sec

How to do it

  1. Start in a high plank with your hands under your shoulders.
  2. Draw one knee in toward your chest and pause.
  3. Return the foot to the floor behind you.
  4. Repeat with the other knee at a slow, steady pace.

Alternate sides with each rep.

Form tips

  • Keep your hips level and in line with your shoulders.
  • Breathe out as each knee comes in.

Muscles worked

Neck: not workedTraps: not workedShoulders: moderateChest: not workedBiceps: not workedForearms: not workedAbs: strongObliques: not workedHip flexors: moderateOuter hips: not workedQuads: not workedInner thighs: not workedCalves: not workedFrontNeck: not workedTraps: not workedShoulders: moderateUpper back: not workedLats: not workedLower back: not workedTriceps: not workedForearms: not workedOuter hips: not workedGlutes: not workedHamstrings: not workedCalves: not workedBack
LightModerateStrong
AbsHip flexorsShoulders

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