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Mountain Climber

AbdominalsQuadricepsIntermediateNo equipment

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Description

The "Mountain Climber" is one of the most popular cardio exercises. This advanced, high intensity exercise increases the heart rate, accelerates metabolism, helps build greater leg strength and improves agility. Due to its complexity and effectiveness, it is very popular in Marines training and among those who practice martial arts.

If you have never done this exercise before, you should start with few repetitions and slow movements.

How to do it

  1. 1Hands resting on the floor. Left leg fully extended and right leg bent forward.
  2. 2With an explosive jump, switch the position of your legs, bringing the left knee toward your chest.
  3. 3With another jump, return to starting position.

⚠️ Common mistakes

  • Lift your buttocks as much as you can while jumping.

Now you know how it is done. In the app it joins the other exercises and becomes a multi-week plan.

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