Cross Mountain Climbers

1. Begin in a plank position with your hands placed directly under your shoulders, and your body forming a straight line from head to heels.
2. Engage your core muscles to maintain stability throughout the exercise.
3. Start by bringing your right knee towards your left elbow while keeping your hips low and core tight.
4. Quickly return your right leg to the starting plank position.
5. Now, bring your left knee towards your right elbow, creating a crossing motion.
6. Continue to alternate the crossing motion in a dynamic and rhythmic manner.

1. Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels, avoiding sagging or piking at the hips.
2. Perform the movements with speed and control, but without sacrificing proper form.
3. Emphasize engaging your core throughout the exercise to maximize its effectiveness.
4. Establish a steady and controlled breathing pattern. Inhale and exhale in a rhythm that matches your movements.

Harder

• Slow down the pace if you're a beginner or if the high-intensity version is too challenging.
• Instead of crossing the knees, perform a more straightforward version by bringing each knee towards the chest without crossing.
• Perform the exercise with your hands elevated on a sturdy surface, such as a bench or step, to reduce the angle and make it less challenging.
• Instead of crossing the knee to the opposite elbow, tap the knee to the same-side elbow for a modification that still engages the core.