How to do the Slow Mountain Climber

The Slow Mountain Climber is a core move. You can do it at home on one mat, with no jumping and nothing that shakes the floor.

• Level 2/5
• Core
• No equipment

Form cues

1. Hold a straight-arm plank
2. Slowly draw one knee under your chest
3. Keep your hips down, alternate sides

Your hands carry your weight, so it loads the wrists. If your wrists hurt, tap “My wrists hurt” in the app to switch to a wrist-friendly version.

Muscles worked

Core — Brace so your hips don't rise

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