Mountain Climber – Cross Body
Learn how to do Mountain Climber – Cross Body with proper form. Watch the 4K video, see which muscles are worked, and follow step-by-step instructions.
Mountain Climber – Cross Body is a No equipment exercise that primarily targets the Abs, with secondary activation of the Hip Flexors, Obliques, Shoulders, Chest, Triceps. It has a MET value of 7.5, meaning a 70kg person burns approximately 263 calories in a 30-minute session..
How to Do Mountain Climber – Cross Body
Starting in a high plank position, bring each knee toward the opposite elbow in a controlled cross-body motion to target your obliques.
💡 Instructions:
Start in a high plank with hands under shoulders, body in a straight line.
Engage your core and keep hips level.
Bring your right knee toward your left elbow, keeping movement controlled.
Return to the starting position and repeat with the left knee toward the right elbow.
Continue alternating sides in a smooth rhythm.
⚠️ Common mistakes:
Lifting hips too high.
Letting the lower back sag.
Moving too fast and losing control.
Not bringing the knee across toward the opposite elbow.
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Equipment
- No equipment
Calories Burned Doing Mountain Climber – Cross Body
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MET 7.5Calories = MET × weight (kg) × time (hours)
Quick Facts: Mountain Climber – Cross Body
- Type
- No equipment exercise
- Primary muscle
- Abs
- Secondary muscles
- Hip Flexors, Obliques, Shoulders, Chest, Triceps
- MET value
- 7.5
- Calories (30 min, 70kg)
- ≈ 263 cal
- Video quality
- 4K with male and female demonstrations
FAQ: Mountain Climber – Cross Body
What muscles does Mountain Climber – Cross Body work?
Mountain Climber – Cross Body primarily targets the Abs, with secondary engagement of the Hip Flexors, Obliques, Shoulders, Chest, Triceps.
How do you do Mountain Climber – Cross Body correctly?
Starting in a high plank position, bring each knee toward the opposite elbow in a controlled cross-body motion to target your obliques. 💡 Instructions:...
Is Mountain Climber – Cross Body good for beginners?
Mountain Climber – Cross Body has a MET value of 7.5, indicating a high intensity exercise best suited for intermediate to advanced athletes.
What equipment do you need for Mountain Climber – Cross Body?
Mountain Climber – Cross Body requires: No equipment.
What are the benefits of Mountain Climber – Cross Body?
Mountain Climber – Cross Body strengthens the Abs, engages the Hip Flexors and Obliques and Shoulders and Chest and Triceps.
What exercises are similar to Mountain Climber – Cross Body?
Similar exercises to Mountain Climber – Cross Body include Decline Crunch, Dumbbell Russian Twist, Dumbbell Turkish Get-Up, Dumbbell Weighted Crunch.
Is Mountain Climber – Cross Body better than Decline Crunch?
Both Mountain Climber – Cross Body and Decline Crunch target the Abs. Choose based on your available equipment and training goals.
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