Exercises / Beginner
Crossed mountain climbers
- Abs
- Hip Flexors
- Obliques
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- Level
- Beginner
- Muscles
- 3
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
On this page
01 / Steps
How to do it
On the floor in a push-up position.
Quickly bend one knee, bringing it towards the opposite elbow, and then extend it back out.
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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