Mountain Climbers

Full bodyDifficulty 2/5On hands and knees

How to do it

Press firmly through your fingers and stabilize your core, then drive your knees forward one at a time with a steady rhythm
This movement increases heart rate for cardiovascular health while building strength in the upper body

Your heart rate climbing fast, your shoulders working hard, and your core keeping your hips low.

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 women Difficulty 2/5

Full body

For women Difficulty 4/5

Full body

See the exercise order in a complete session.

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