Mountain Climbers Away
Muscle Group
Core, Glutes
Anchor Position
Low
Movement Type
Multi-Joint
Description
Resistance band mountain climbers utilize multiple muscle groups in your whole body. They are an effective way of strengthening your arms, back, shoulders, core and legs. Another benefit of using multiple muscles at once is an increased heart rate to improve cardio. Facing away adds extra tension during the concentric movement to improve strength. Learn more about properly executing this exercise with the video above.
Regression
Make this exercise easier by slowing down the rep tempo.
Progression
Increase the intensity of this exercise by binging your knee across to the opposite elbow each rep.