Mountain Climber

A high-tempo plank-position knee drive that trains the core and spikes the heart rate — the universal HIIT finisher.

Core Bodyweight Strength

Step by step

1. Set up in a high-plank position with your hands directly under your shoulders and arms locked out.
2. Brace your core hard and squeeze your glutes to keep your hips level with your shoulders.
3. Drive your right knee toward your chest, keeping the foot off the floor at the front of the motion.
4. Snap the right leg back as you drive the left knee forward in a smooth, alternating rhythm.
5. Keep the hips low and the shoulders stacked over the wrists the entire set.
6. Continue for 20 to 40 seconds at a controlled pace, prioritizing form over raw speed.

Muscles and equipment

Target muscle

Abs

Secondary muscles

none

Equipment

Bodyweight

Type

Strength

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