Mountain Climber

Setup

• Start in a push-up position with the hands under the shoulders.
• Brace the trunk so the hips stay level with the shoulders.

Execution

1. 1.Drive one knee toward the chest, keeping the hips low.
2. 2.Return that foot and immediately drive the other knee in.
3. 3.Continue alternating at a steady pace for the prescribed reps.

Breathing

Breathe continuously in rhythm with the steps.

Form cues

• Hips stay low and level — no bouncing up and down.
• Shoulders stacked over the hands.
• Steady rhythm, not a sprint.

Common mistakes

• Letting the hips pike up toward the ceiling.
• Bouncing the hips with every step.
• Letting the shoulders drift behind the hands.