Mountain Climber

The Mountain Climber primarily works the Iliopsoas, Rectus Abdominis, Rectus Femoris, with secondary activation of the Anterior Deltoid, Pectoralis Major (Sternal) and stabilizer support from the Serratus Anterior, Transverse Abdominis, Triceps (Long Head). It is a bodyweight compound exercise at beginner difficulty.

In a plank position, alternate driving your knees toward your chest rapidly.

EquipmentBodyweight
DifficultyBeginner
TypeCompound
MovementLunge
ForcePush
LateralityBilateral
PrimaryIliopsoas, Rectus Abdominis, Rectus Femoris
SecondaryAnterior Deltoid, Pectoralis Major (Sternal)

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Stand with feet together. Position body with proper alignment. Execution: Step forward and lower body until front thigh is parallel to floor. Drive through front foot to return to starting position. Repeat. Comments: Maintain control throughout movement to fully engage the Rectus Femoris, Iliopsoas, Rectus Abdominis.

Alternative Exercises

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