{"id":9951,"date":"2024-01-26T21:14:44","date_gmt":"2024-01-26T14:14:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=9951"},"modified":"2024-01-26T21:14:44","modified_gmt":"2024-01-26T14:14:44","slug":"mountain-climbers-muscles-worked-wellgood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=9951","title":{"rendered":"Mountain Climbers Muscles Worked | Well+Good"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"drop-cap text-big text-gray\"> <span class=\"drop-cap__first text-dropcap \">I<\/span>f the standard plank is starting to get boring, it is time to add <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/how-to-do-mountain-climbers\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/how-to-do-mountain-climbers\/\">mountain climbers<\/a> into your workout routine. They are an amped-up version of the plank\u2014and no actual climbing experience is required.<\/div>\n<p>This exercise strengthens your arms, core, and legs. No gym membership? No problem. You can do this move at home without any special equipment.<\/p>\n<p>Mountain climbers are thought to have gotten their start in the military, where they were used to train soldiers how to move quickly while staying low to the ground. This versatile exercise can be used as a warm-up, part of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/10-minute-full-body-hiit-workout\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/10-minute-full-body-hiit-workout\/\">HIIT workout<\/a>, or as a stand-alone move to build muscle strength and cardio fitness.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMountain climbers are a great <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/full-body-strength-workout-plan\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/full-body-strength-workout-plan\/\">full-body workout<\/a> because they engage the entire body for a high-intensity, low-impact workout,\u201d says Karly Mendez, a trainer and human performance specialist with Memorial Hermann\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/memorialhermann.org\/services\/specialties\/rockets-sports-medicine-institute\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/memorialhermann.org\/services\/specialties\/rockets-sports-medicine-institute\">Rockets Sports Medicine Institute<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content \" style=\"\" data-module-init=\"related-content\" data-module-immediate=\"\" v-cloak=\"\">\n<div class=\"related-content__wrapper \" v-cloak=\"\" :class=\"{'is-loaded':isLoaded}\">\n<p> <span class=\"inline text-h5 text-seafoam-dark\">Related Stories<\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <related-content class=\"related-content__links\" parent-article-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/mountain-climbers-muscles-worked\/\" current-title=\"Which Muscles Do You Work When You Do Mountain Climbers?\" current-image=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/GettyImages-1349979869-425x285_418x278_true_70.webp\" v-on:parsely-posts-loaded=\"onPostsLoaded\" start-date=\"2023-07-26\" tag=\"div\" inline-template=\"\" url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/mountain-climbers-muscles-worked\/\" secret=\"w5ztterVB03LGZJLfXS0hf3EvQBuFFIWew9hmVQxthU\" apikey=\"wellandgood.com\" limit=\"3\"> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"related-content__card mb-[10px] sm:mb-[20px]\" :class=\"{'related-content__card--full':posts.length === 1}\" v-for=\"(post, key) in posts\"> <a v-on:click.prevent=\"trackLinkGA($event, key)\" :href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/mountain-climbers-muscles-worked\/post.url\" data-url-source=\"related-content\" class=\"related-content__link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content__card--image bg-tan\" :style=\"{ backgroundImage: 'url(' + post.image_url + ')' }\"> <img decoding=\"async\" :src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/mountain-climbers-muscles-worked\/post.image_url\" :alt=\"post.title\" class=\" js-inline-lazy-load\" src=\"\"\/> <\/div>\n<p> <\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <\/related-content> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Which muscles do mountain climbers work?<\/h2>\n<p>At first glance, the mountain climber exercise look fairly simple. However, this full-body exercise works several muscle groups.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s jump into the specifics of mountain climbers muscles worked.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Lower-body muscles<\/h3>\n<p>Mountain climbers are a great exercise to strengthen your leg muscles because they require lower-body involvement.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYour quads and hip flexors help to bring your knee to your chest, while your glutes and hamstrings are activated to extend your legs back,\u201d says certified personal trainer and Tonal strength coach <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ashwilking\/?hl=en\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ashwilking\/?hl=en\">Ash Wilking, CPT<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, your calf muscles are strengthened as you push off to switch legs.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Abdominals<\/h3>\n<p>Mountain climbers help strengthen your abdominals as well.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey target your core to stabilize your torso during the movement,\u201d Wilking says.<\/p>\n<p>Mountain climbers also work your obliques (the muscles on the side of your midsection) to assist in the rotation of your torso, she says.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Upper-body muscles<\/h3>\n<p>Mountain climbers are also effective for upper-body engagement, strengthening your arms, chest, back, and shoulders, particularly your deltoids and triceps. Your upper body helps to stabilize as you perform this move.<\/p>\n<h2>How to do a mountain climber<\/h2>\n<p>To get the maximum benefits, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/mountain-climbers-form\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/mountain-climbers-form\/\">proper mountain climber form<\/a> is important. Follow these step-by-step instructions.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Do Mountain Climbers | The Right Way | Well+Good\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cnyTQDSE884?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Start in a high plank position with your body in a straight line, your back straight and your shoulders over your wrists.<\/li>\n<li>Bring your right knee into your chest, keeping your left leg extended behind.<\/li>\n<li>As you return your right leg to the starting position, switch and bring your left knee into your chest.<\/li>\n<li>Continue alternating bringing your knees into your chest, ensuring your hips stay down in a plank position.<\/li>\n<li>If you feel comfortable, you can increase the speed of motion, ensuring proper form is maintained throughout.<\/li>\n<li>Repeat 2 sets of 10 to 12 reps.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Start by alternating legs slowly one at a time in a marching motion before building up speed and switching them quickly, like in a running motion.<\/p>\n<h2>What are the benefits of mountain climbers?<\/h2>\n<p>Now that you know <em>how<\/em> to do a mountain climber with proper form, let\u2019s discuss <em>why<\/em> you should do them. Here are a few notable mountain climber benefits.<\/p>\n<h3>1. They build full-body strength<\/h3>\n<p>\u201cIf you\u2019re looking for an exercise to work multiple muscle groups, mountain climbers are perfect for this,\u201d Wilking says. \u201cThey target your core, shoulders, arms, and legs to overall strengthen your muscles and get the heart rate up.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>2. They improve cardiovascular endurance<\/h3>\n<p>Mountain climbers increase your heart rate to improve both your endurance and your cardiovascular health. You can maximize the cardio benefits of mountain climbers by including them as part of a HIIT circuit, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/garagegymgreatness.com\/about-us\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/garagegymgreatness.com\/about-us\/\">Andrew Peak, CPT<\/a>, corrective exercise specialist and founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/garagegymgreatness.com\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/garagegymgreatness.com\/\">Garage Gym Greatness<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis might include bursts of reps for time, for example, 20 seconds on and 10 seconds off. This kind of high-intensity training will develop your cardiovascular fitness,\u201d he says, explaining that the exercise on its own would not be as effective. \u201cYou definitely need to build it into part of a cardio routine.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In fact, a small January 2022 study in the <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/34987590\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/34987590\/\"><em>Journal of Exercise Science and Fitness<\/em><\/a> found that people who did just 10 minutes of whole-body HIIT training (which included mountain climbers, burpees, jumping jacks, and squats) three times a week improved their cardiovascular function \u2014and potentially reduced the risk of cardiovascular disease.<\/p>\n<h3>3. They boost balance and coordination<\/h3>\n<p>\u201cThe action of putting your weight on one leg at a time helps <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/exercises-improve-coordination\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/exercises-improve-coordination\/\">develop balance and coordination<\/a> over time,\u201d Peak says.<\/p>\n<p>This is not only beneficial as you get older, but it may also help your performance in certain sports, such as tennis, basketball, and soccer.<\/p>\n<h3>4. They\u2019re a low-impact exercise<\/h3>\n<p>Mountain climbers are a good choice for those who can\u2019t do high-impact exercises.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201c<\/strong>Even though mountain climbers are considered a high-intensity workout, they are low impact, which helps those who may have joint aches and pains,\u201d Mendez explains. (FYI: A low-impact exercise is one where you have at least one foot on the ground at all times, which puts less stress on your joints.)<\/p>\n<h3>5. They don\u2019t require any exercise equipment<\/h3>\n<p>You can do this exercise at home, at the gym, or even in a hotel room.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMountain climbers are convenient and accessible because they require no workout equipment,\u201d Wilking says.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cMountain climbers are a great full-body workout because they engage the entire body for a high-intensity, low-impact workout.\u201d \u2014Karly Mendez, trainer and human performance specialist<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2>Mountain climber variations to add to your arsenal<\/h2>\n<p>There are several modifications of the mountain climber exercise that can make it easier or more of a challenge.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Beginner modification: elevated mountain climber<\/h3>\n<p>If you can\u2019t maintain proper form with the standard mountain climber, start by using a step to help build up your strength.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPlace your hands on an elevated surface, like a bench or step, to reduce the strain on your wrists\u2014and allow a less intense workout,\u201d Wilking says.<\/p>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_1153475\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1153475\" style=\"width: 550px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1153475 js-inline-lazy-load\" alt=\"Person wearing gray tank top and black leggings performing an elevated mountain climber\" width=\"550\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Elevated-mountain-climber-550x400_falsexfalse_true_70.webp\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1153475\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Kim Grundy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Place your hands on a step with your legs straight behind you so you&#8217;re in an elevated high plank position.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure your body is in a straight line with your shoulders above your wrists.<\/li>\n<li>Bring your right knee into your chest, keeping your left leg extended behind.<\/li>\n<li>As you return your right leg to the starting position, switch and bring your left knee into your chest.<\/li>\n<li>Continue alternating bringing your knees into your chest, ensuring your hips stay down in a plank position.<\/li>\n<li>If you feel comfortable, you can increase the speed of motion, ensuring proper form is maintained throughout.<\/li>\n<li>Repeat 2 sets of 10 to 12 reps.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>2. Advanced progression: spider mountain climber<\/h3>\n<p>This move, which resembles a spider crawling, targets your obliques and your hip flexors, Wilking says.<\/p>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_1153479\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1153479\" style=\"width: 542px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1153479 js-inline-lazy-load\" alt=\"Person wearing a tank top and leggings performing a spider mountain climber progression.\" width=\"542\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Spider-mountain-climber-542x400_falsexfalse_true_70.webp\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1153479\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Kim Grundy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Start in a high plank position with your body in a straight line, your back straight and your shoulders over your wrists.<\/li>\n<li>Bring your right knee out to the side toward your right elbow. Keep your left leg extended behind.<\/li>\n<li>Return your right leg to the starting position.<\/li>\n<li>Bring your left knee out to the side toward your left elbow, keeping your right leg extended behind.<\/li>\n<li>Continue alternating bringing your knees out to the side toward each elbow.<\/li>\n<li>As you get comfortable with this motion, you can increase the speed as long as you maintain proper form.<\/li>\n<li>Repeat 2 sets of 10 to 12 reps.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>3. Advanced progression: banded mountain climber<\/h3>\n<p>Placing a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/resistance-band-types\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/resistance-band-types\/\">resistance band<\/a> around your feet will provide added resistance to help increase your strength.<\/p>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_1153481\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1153481\" style=\"width: 536px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1153481 js-inline-lazy-load\" alt=\"Person wearing tank top and leggings doing a banded mountain climber progression.\" width=\"536\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Banded-MC-536x400_falsexfalse_true_70.webp\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1153481\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Kim Grundy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Place a looped resistance band around the soles of your feet. You can also place it above your knees if that&#8217;s more comfortable.<\/li>\n<li>Get into a high plank position with your body in a straight line, your back straight and your shoulders over your wrists.<\/li>\n<li>Bring your right knee into your chest, keeping your left leg extended behind.<\/li>\n<li>As you return your right leg to the starting position, switch and bring your left knee into your chest.<\/li>\n<li>Continue alternating bringing your knees into your chest, ensuring your hips stay down in a plank position.<\/li>\n<li>Keep resistance on the band the entire time.<\/li>\n<li>If you feel comfortable, you can increase the speed of motion, ensuring proper form is maintained throughout.<\/li>\n<li>Repeat 2 sets of 10 to 12 reps.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Common mistakes people make when doing mountain climbers<\/h2>\n<p>Proper form is important to not only maximize the benefits of mountain climbers but also to prevent injury. Avoid making these three common mistakes.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Raising your hips too high<\/h3>\n<p>If you don\u2019t have the core strength to perform this move or if you get tired, you may find yourself raising your hips up instead of keeping your body in a straight line.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201c<\/strong>You must maintain a plank position to perform the exercise correctly,\u201d Peak says.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Dropping your hips or lower back<\/h3>\n<p>Your body should stay in a straight line throughout the exercise.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201c<\/strong>It\u2019s super important to keep your core engaged\u2014as you get tired, you can start to drop your lower back and fall into a bad position,\u201d Peak says. \u201cIf this happens, take a break, refocus, and get back into the plank position with an engaged core.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>3. Improper shoulder placement<\/h3>\n<p>Wilking says she often sees people shift their weight back, allowing their shoulders to fall behind their wrists. \u201cWe want to keep the wrist and shoulders stacked,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n<h2>Pro tips to prevent injury<\/h2>\n<p>You should always listen to your body when doing a new exercise. It\u2019s normal to feel your muscles fatigue and get tired, but you should stop if you feel sharp pain. Follow these expert-approved tips to prevent an injury while doing the mountain climber exercise.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Watch your alignment:<\/strong> \u201cIf you can&#8217;t do the exercise with the correct form, stop and wind the intensity back,\u201d Peak says. \u201cIn this case, I would suggest starting with some basic planks. Do this until you can do at least 60 seconds continuously before attempting mountain climbers again.\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>Avoid wrist pain:<\/strong> \u201cIf there\u2019s any pain in your wrists, you can elevate the base of your palms with a folded towel to decrease the angle on the front of your wrists,\u201d Wilking says.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep your elbows slightly bent:<\/strong> \u201cDon\u2019t lock your elbows so that the joints are holding all the pressure. Keeping a micro bend in your elbows can allow the muscles in your arms and shoulders to do all the work\u2014which is what we want,\u201d Wilking says.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Warm up first:<\/strong> \u201cMake sure you perform at least 5 minutes of light cardio, such as jogging or cycling,\u201d Peak says. \u201cThis will ensure your body is primed and ready to roll.\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>Start slow:<\/strong> \u201cIf running your legs quickly creates excessive bounce, pain in your shoulders or feet, switch to marching at a quick pace\u2014which can still help elevate your heart rate,\u201d Wilking says.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>FAQ<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Are mountain climbers bad for your knees?<\/h3>\n<p>This exercise is actually good for your knees, as it\u2019s a low-impact move that strengthens the muscles that support your knee.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe majority of your body weight will rest on your hands, which does not put much stress on your knees,\u201d Mendez says.<\/p>\n<p>However, if you have had a previous knee injury or other medical condition, such as a knee replacement, arthritis, or knee surgery, talk to your doctor before doing this exercise.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cImproper form could give you knee issues, but when performed correctly they are unlikely to do so for someone without any pre-existing issues,\u201d Peak says. \u201cIf you do have existing knee problems, the repetition could prove problematic. In all cases, you need to listen to your body and stop if something doesn&#8217;t feel right.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>2. How many mountain climbers should you do in a day and how long should you spend on them?<\/h3>\n<p>\u201cI wouldn\u2019t recommend doing these every day, although you could,\u201d says Peak. \u201cThey should be performed as part of a well-rounded fitness routine. I would recommend doing these in high-intensity bursts of 30-second intervals\u2014or as part of a bodyweight circuit. You may also want to pop these on the end of an exercise routine and do three sets of 30, for example.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>3. Can mountain climbers replace running?<\/h3>\n<p>Mountain climbers can\u2019t replace running. However, they are still an important exercise for runners.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI would say that mountain climbers are a great alternative if you don\u2019t have access to a treadmill and can\u2019t get in a run outside\u2014or if someone needs to take some load off their knees or lower body in general,\u201d Mendez says.<\/p>\n<p>But, they can\u2019t replace running in terms of cardio benefits\u2014especially steady-state or sprints, according to Peak.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhile mountain climbers can mimic running patterns, they aren\u2019t a direct replacement,\u201d Wilking says. \u201cHowever, mountain climbers are a great way to build endurance, overall strength, and core stability to help with running.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"block-thin post-citations mt-[40px] mb-[30px]\" data-module-init=\"main-2020\/post-citations\" data-module-immediate=\"true\">\n<hr class=\"!border-seafoam-dark mb-[24px]\"\/>\n<div class=\"post-citations-content flex flex-col gap-[24px]\">\n<p>Well+Good articles reference scientific, reliable, recent, robust studies to back up the information we share. 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