Mountain Climber Low Lunge (male)

Mountain Climber Low Lunge demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Start in a high plank position with your hands shoulder-width apart and wrists directly under your shoulders
  • 2Bring your right knee forward under your chest, with the toes just off the ground
  • 3Return to your basic plank, switch legs and bring the left knee forward
  • 4Keep switching legs and begin to pick up the pace until it feels a little like running in place in a plank position
  • 5Keep your core engaged while you switch sides

Tips:

  • Engage your core and avoid dipping your back
  • Try to maintain a consistent pace throughout the exercise
  • Avoid shifting the body weight too much
  • Keep your shoulders directly above your wrists to avoid straining the shoulders

Mountain Climber Low Lunge Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs