Cross Body Mountain Climber

Overview

How to do it

1. 1

   Set up in a high plank with your hands stacked under your shoulders and your body in a straight line from head to heels.

2. 2

   Tighten your core by pulling your navel toward your spine, and keep it braced for the entire exercise.

3. 3

   Raise your right foot from the floor and drive your right knee toward your left elbow, moving diagonally across your body.

4. 4

   While you draw the knee in, keep your core engaged and hold a solid plank position.

5. 5

   Send your right leg back to the start position, then repeat the same action on the opposite side at the same time.

6. 6

   Lift your left foot from the floor and bring your left knee toward your right elbow, crossing diagonally.

7. 7

   Perform the movement for the required number of repetitions or for the planned time interval.

8. 8

   Keep the tempo smooth and consistent, and focus on stable hips and an active core throughout.

9. 9

   Keep switching sides in one controlled, continuous motion, as if you are climbing a mountain.

10. 10

    Use a full range of motion, bringing your knees as close to your elbows as you can without losing form.

Muscles worked

Target

Rectus Abdominis، Obliques

Stabilizers

Iliopsoas، Quadriceps، Tensor Fasciae Latae، Sartorius، Pectoralis major، Serratus Anterior

Antagonist stabilizers

Erector Spinae، Trapezius، Rhomboids