Calisthenics
Beginner week

Mountain climber

  • Core
  • Shoulders
  • Hip flexors

In a high plank, drive your knees towards your chest one at a time.

Mountain climber: high plank with one knee driven towards the chest.
Illustration © DAREBEE (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0)

How to do it

  1. Start in a high plank: hands under your shoulders, body straight.
  2. Bring your right knee towards your chest.
  3. Step it back and bring your left knee in.
  4. Keep switching at a steady pace. Each knee is one rep.

Common mistakes

  • Hips bouncing up high. Keep them level with your shoulders.
  • Hands drifting forward. Keep them under your shoulders.
  • Going too fast to stay in control. Steady beats fast.

Easier or harder

Easier

Step your feet in slowly, one at a time.

Harder

Go at a faster pace.

In the plan

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