Mountain climbers
A compound exercise for the abs and quads, with help from the front delts. Equipment: no equipment.
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WorksAbsQuadsFront delts
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How to do it
- Setup: High plank, hands under the shoulders.
- Drive the knees in, one after the other
- Hips stay low
Muscles worked
Equipment
None. You can do it anywhere. See more exercises by equipment.
Alternatives
Exercises that train the same main muscles. See all mountain climbers alternatives.
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