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Mountain Climbers With Plyo Box

build core strength and abs

BackIntermediateEndurancePlank

At a glance

Muscles workedCore
Muscle groupBack
DifficultyIntermediate
TypeEndurance · Plank
Sets & reps4 sets × 20 reps
Estimated calories burned~4 kcal
EquipmentNone needed

How to do it

  1. Step 1: Setup — place your forearms on a firm but soft surface
  2. Step 2: Initiation — place your feet on the ground behind you, hips width apart
  3. Step 3: Main movement — draw your knees toward the box alternating one leg at a time

Coaching tips

Benefits

build core strength and abs

Common mistakes

letting back sag, keep your back straight

Make it harder

elevate your feet and / or use hands

Make it easier

elevate your upper body

Breathing

breath in and out normally

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