Mountain Climbers

1. Start in a plank position, with your hands shoulder-width apart, your feet together, and your body in a straight line.
2. Bring one knee towards your chest, while keeping your other foot on the ground and your hands stationary.
3. Quickly switch legs, bringing the other knee towards your chest.
4. Continue to alternate legs, bringing one knee towards your chest at a time.
5. Keep your core engaged and your body in a straight line throughout the exercise.

1. Focus on controlled movements to ensure proper form and reduce the risk of injury.
2. Aim for a quick pace to elevate your heart rate and maximize the cardiovascular benefits.
3. Emphasize the engagement of your core muscles to enhance abdominal strength.
4. Engage your core muscles throughout the exercise to stabilize your body.
5. Avoid allowing your hips to sag or your back to arch. Maintain a strong plank position.
6. Keep your shoulders stable, and wrists aligned under your shoulders to prevent strain.
7. Breathe steadily and rhythmically throughout the exercise.

Easier

• Perform the mountain climbers at a slower pace, especially if you are a beginner or working on improving form.
• If the standard plank position is challenging, start with your hands elevated on a bench or step to reduce the angle.
• Instead of a running motion, tap one knee towards your chest at a time for a lower-impact variation.

Harder

• Perform the exercise with light ankle weights.