Do Mountain Climbers Like A Pro

Mountain climbers is a workout that sounds simple, however, they are actually an exercise where nearly your entire body is working out. Also known as running planks, mountain climbers is as the name says, performed from a plank position where you have to bring one knee to your chest, then back out again, doing it as fast as you can.

Benefits Of Mountain Climbers

The great thing about mountain climbers is that you can perform them anywhere and anytime. Add mountain climbers to your morning workout at home or at the gym, outdoors, in a hotel room while you are on a holiday, or even at work.

By doing mountain climbers your heart rate will go up, so you have done your cardio for the day. It’s also great for building core strength and agility. Your entire body is working out; it’s like getting a total-body workout with just one exercise.

How To Do It

First step is to get into a plank position, making sure your hands are shoulder-width apart, back is flat, abs engaged, and head is in alignment. Then pull your right knee all the way to your chest, pull out and repeat the process with your other knee. Keeping your hips down, do the exercise as fast as you can. Don’t forget to inhale and exhale with each leg changes.