Mountain Climber Slide with Towel
Description
The mountain climber slide with towel uses sliders or a towel on a smooth floor to remove friction. The result is a smoother and more controlled mountain climber that hammers the core and elevates the heart rate.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Mountain Climber Slide with Towel Instructions
- Place a small towel under each foot on a smooth floor.
- Set up in a high plank with the hands under the shoulders.
- Brace the core and keep the body in a straight line.
- Slide one knee toward the chest by pulling the towel forward.
- Slide the leg back to the start position.
- Slide the other knee in toward the chest.
- Continue alternating sides at a controlled pace.
- Repeat for the desired duration or repetitions.
Mountain Climber Slide with Towel Form & Visual
Mountain Climber Slide with Towel Benefits
- Trains the core and conditions the heart and lungs.
- Towels remove friction for smoother reps.
- No equipment needed beyond a towel.
- Builds plank stability under motion.
- Carryover to running and athletic conditioning.
- Develops anterior core endurance.
Mountain Climber Slide with Towel Muscles Worked
- Rectus abdominis
- Hip flexors
- Obliques
- Quadriceps
- Anterior deltoid
Mountain Climber Slide with Towel Variations & Alternatives
- Mountain Climber
- Slider Pike
- Plank Knee Drive
- Bear Crawl
