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Mountain Climber - Slow

HOW: Begin in a high plank position making sure your shoulders, hips, knees, and ankles are in a straight line. Keep your core engaged then lift one leg up and drive the knee towards your chest. Return and repeat with the other side. FEEL: You...

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  • HOW: Begin in a high plank position making sure your shoulders, hips, knees, and ankles are in a straight line. Keep your core engaged then lift one leg up and drive the knee towards your chest. Return and repeat with the other side.

 

  • FEEL: You will feel your core work primarily with this exercise. Your shoulders and hip flexors will also be working throughout this exercise.

 

  • COMPENSATION: Avoid arching or rounding the back as you perform this. Maintain a neutral spine by keeping the core engaged.