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Crossed mountain climbers

  • Abs
  • Hip Flexors
  • Obliques

Available on Calisteniapp for iOS and Android.

Crossed mountain climbers
Level
Beginner
Muscles
3
Equipment
Bodyweight

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01 / Steps

How to do it

  1. On the floor in a push-up position.

  2. Quickly bend one knee, bringing it towards the opposite elbow, and then extend it back out.

  3. Alternately and quickly switch between both legs for a set amount of time.

02 / Muscles

Muscles worked

  • Abs
  • Hip Flexors
  • Obliques

03 / Skills

What it trains

How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.

Strength10
Explosivity10
Technique15
Cardio30
Mobility15

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