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Mountain Climber

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How to: Mountain Climber

Primary Muscles Used:Abs, Rectus Abdominis, Transverse Abdominis

Exercise Families:Trunk Flexion, High Intensity, Trunk Anti-Extension

Trainer:Kayla Itsines

  1. Place both hands on the yoga mat shoulder-width apart and both feet together behind you, resting on the balls of your feet. Gently draw your ribs to your hips to engage your core. This is your starting position.
  2. Keeping your left foot on the floor, bend your right knee and bring it in towards your chest.
  3. Extend your right leg to return to the starting position.
  4. Keeping your right foot on the floor, bend your left knee and bring it in towards your chest.
  5. Extend your left leg to return to the starting position. Continue alternating between right and left for the specified number of repetitions, inhaling for four mountain climbers and exhaling for four mountain climbers.

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* Disclaimer: This blog post is not intended to replace the advice of a medical professional. The above information should not be used to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease or medical condition. Please consult your doctor before making any changes to your diet, sleep methods, daily activity, or fitness routine. Sweat assumes no responsibility for any personal injury or damage sustained by any recommendations, opinions, or advice given in this article.

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