Mountain Climber
About this move
Mountain Climber is a intermediate core exercise performed with just your bodyweight. It is one of the most effective moves for building strength, control and muscular endurance, earning a 4.7/5 rating and over 29,328 saves from the Top 1000 training community. Add it to your programme, focus on clean form over load, and progress gradually as it starts to feel easy.
Highlights
Frequently asked
What muscles does the Mountain Climber work?
The Mountain Climber primarily trains the core, while also recruiting supporting stabiliser muscles for control and balance.
What equipment do I need for the Mountain Climber?
None — the Mountain Climber is a bodyweight exercise you can do almost anywhere.
Is the Mountain Climber suitable for beginners?
The Mountain Climber is rated Intermediate. Build a base with easier variations first, then progress into it.
Why is the Mountain Climber in the Top 1000?
With a 4.7/5 rating and 29,328 saves, the Mountain Climber ranks among the most trusted and effective core exercises for lifters at every level.
Learn the Mountain Climber
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