Mountain Climbers Technique and Endurance

Mountain climbers are a core exercise that combines muscular and cardiovascular endurance. The exercise begins in a high plank position, transitioning into a runner's stance by jumping and switching feet in a rhythmic pattern. A lower impact variation involves tucking the knee towards the torso without landing the foot on the floor. This tutorial covers both the standard and modified techniques for performing mountain climbers effectively.

What two types of endurance are combined in mountain climbers?

• Muscular and cardiovascular endurance

• Flexibility and balance

• Strength and speed

• Agility and coordination

What is the starting position for performing mountain climbers?

• Lying on the back

• High plank position

• Standing upright

• Sitting on the floor

In mountain climbers, what movement is performed after jumping the right foot into runner stance?

• Jump both feet forward

• Rotate the torso

• Jump and switch with the left foot

• Stand still

What is the alternative lower impact option for mountain climbers?

• Jumping higher

• Running in place

• Tucking the knee towards the torso

• Skipping

In the lower impact version of mountain climbers, where should the shin be positioned?

• Parallel to the floor

• Above the head

• Hovering above the ground

• Touching the floor