Remember to always incorporate variety in your workouts! - - Mountain Climber Variations MOUNTAIN CLIMBER Assume a standard pushup position. In one smooth motion, bring your right knee toward the right side of your chest. Then bring your left leg forward while extending your right leg back. Avoid any lower back movement throughout the exercise. Continue alternating your knees to your chest. Do 20 reps. SPIDER CLIMBER Assume a standard pushup position. In one smooth motion, bring your right foot to the outside of your right hand. Then bring your left foot forward next to your left hand while extending your right leg back. Continue to in an alternating fashion for 20 reps. DIAGONAL MOUNTAIN CLIMBER Perform a standard mountain climber, but bring your knees to your left elbow with each rep. Do 10 reps. Repeat with the right elbow. CROSS-BODY CLIMBER Perform a standard mountain climber, but bring your right knee toward your opposite (left) elbow. Then bring your left knee toward your right elbow while extending your right leg back. Continue alternating for 20 reps. SIDE-TO-SIDE CLIMBER Get down on your hands and knees. With your back straight, fully extend your right leg to your side until it is forms a 45-degree angle to your body. Lift your left knee a couple inches off the ground. This is the starting position. In one smooth movement, switch your leg positions so your right knee is hovering above the floor and your left leg is extended to your side. Thats 1 rep. Continue to alternate back and forth for 20 reps.
Posted on: Fri, 14 Nov 2014 20:06:36 +0000