Mountain Climber

What it is

This dynamic, full-body exercise involves rapidly alternating your knees towards your chest from a plank-like position. It primarily targets your quadriceps. The movement also effectively engages your chest, hamstrings, and shoulders.

Technique tips

• Keep your core engaged to maintain a stable, plank-like position.
• Avoid letting your hips rise too high or sag during the movement.
• Land softly on the balls of your feet with each leg change.
• Drive your knees powerfully towards your chest, maintaining control.
• Match your breathing to the rhythm of your leg movements.
• Keep your gaze slightly forward to maintain a neutral neck.

How to track your progress

Log reps, and add the extra load if you wear a belt or a vest. Straddly counts your bodyweight in the estimated max, so added weight and extra reps both show up as progress, and new records are flagged during the session.