Core and carries
Slow mountain climber
Muscles worked: Trunk · hip flexors · shoulders
How to do it
- Set up. Start in a high plank with hands below your shoulders. Brace your middle and keep your hips level.
- Move. Bring one knee slowly towards your chest, then put that foot back where it started. Keep your body as still as you can.
- Finish. Alternate legs at the prescribed controlled pace. Stop and reset if your hips bounce or your back starts to sag.
Common mistakes
- Turning it into a jump or sprint.
- Hips piking up.
- Hands too far ahead of the shoulders.
Where it appears in the member plans
Beginner Reset, Fat-Loss Foundations, 12-Week Home Plan: Bodyweight, 12-Week Home Plan: Dumbbells or Band, Mobility + Core, Cardio & HIIT.
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In the member area every exercise has these cues next to your workout log, with last time’s numbers and a suggested target. £9.99 a month on a 12-month plan, or £79 a year, all taxes included.
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