CorecompoundBodyweight
MOUNTAIN CLIMBER
High plank position, alternating knee drives. Develops core stability and cardiovascular conditioning.
MOVEMENT GUIDE
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HOW TO PERFORM
- 1
Start in a high plank position — hands under shoulders.
- 2
Body forms a straight line from head to heels.
- 3
Drive one knee toward the chest.
- 4
Return and immediately drive the other knee.
- 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.
RELATED EXERCISES
300WOD STANDARDS
Foundation✓
Hoplite✓
Elite✓
Spartan
EQUIPMENT
Bodyweight
MUSCLES
Primary
Abs / CoreHip Flexors
Secondary
QuadricepsAnterior DeltoidsChest