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MOUNTAIN CLIMBER

High plank position, alternating knee drives. Develops core stability and cardiovascular conditioning.

MOVEMENT GUIDE

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HOW TO PERFORM

  1. 1

    Start in a high plank position — hands under shoulders.

  2. 2

    Body forms a straight line from head to heels.

  3. 3

    Drive one knee toward the chest.

  4. 4

    Return and immediately drive the other knee.

  5. 5

    Maintain the plank position throughout — no raised hips.

THE STANDARD

Hips stay level throughout. Knee drives to the chest. Consistent pace.

COACHING CUES

Hips level — no piking or saggingDrive knee to chest explosivelyKeep shoulder blades controlledMaintain a strong plank position throughout

COMMON MISTAKES

  • Hips rising.

  • Slow alternating instead of running pace.

SCALING / SUBSTITUTIONS

  • Slow controlled alternating knee drives.

  • Reduce duration.

300WOD APPLICATION

Mountain climbers are used as a Foundation and Hoplite core conditioning movement.

300WOD STANDARDS

Foundation✓
Hoplite✓
Elite✓
Spartan

EQUIPMENT

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MUSCLES

Primary

Abs / CoreHip Flexors

Secondary

QuadricepsAnterior DeltoidsChest
Mountain Climber — 300WOD Exercise Library