Vertical Mountain Climber
Description
This exercise involves bringing your knees towards your chest while in a plank position, mimicking the movement of climbing a mountain. It targets the core, shoulders, and legs, and can be done at a high intensity for a cardio workout.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Vertical Mountain Climber Instructions
- Start in a plank position with your hands shoulder-width apart and your feet hip-width apart.
- Engage your core and bring your right knee towards your chest, keeping your foot off the ground.
- Quickly switch and bring your left knee towards your chest while extending your right leg back.
- Continue alternating legs as quickly as possible while maintaining proper form.
- Complete 3 sets of 30 seconds each.
Vertical Mountain Climber Form & Visual
Vertical Mountain Climber Benefits
- Increases cardiovascular endurance
- Strengthens core muscles
- Improves balance and coordination
- Tones leg muscles
- Burns calories and aids in weight loss
- Can be done anywhere with no equipment needed
Vertical Mountain Climber Muscles Worked
- Rectus abdominis
- Obliques
- Transverse abdominis
- Quadriceps
- Hamstrings
- Glutes
- Hip flexors
- Chest
- Shoulders
- Triceps
Vertical Mountain Climber Variations & Alternatives
- Diagonal Mountain Climber
- Spider Mountain Climber
- Cross-Body Mountain Climber
- Single-Leg Mountain Climber
- Plank Jack Mountain Climber
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