Fast Mountain Climbers

CoreArmsLegsDifficulty 4/5On hands and knees

How to do it

Start in a high plank with your hands under your shoulders.
Drive your knees quickly toward your chest one at a time while keeping your hips low and torso steady.

Your heart rate climbing fast, with your shoulders, core and legs all working hard.

Demonstration and technique cues from the Military Calisthenics app. Difficulty is the app's content rating.

Compare the technique and difficulty of each variation.

For men Difficulty 2/5

Core / Arms / Legs

For men Difficulty 4/5

Legs / Arms / Core

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