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Mountain climber
beginnerno equipment
Muscles worked
Primary: abs
Secondary: shoulders
Correct technique
- 1Push-up position.
- 2Alternately pull your knees to your chest.
- 3Keep your hips low.
- 4Keep the tempo.
Breathing: Breathe calmly and steadily, keep your core braced.
Common mistakes
- ✕Hips too high.
- ✕Shoulders behind your hands.
Caution if you have pain
If you have pain in your wrists, choose a gentler variation. In your custom plan we leave it out completely in that case.
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