BOSU™ Ball Mountain-Climber
Core & cardio challenge! Boost stability & burn calories with the Bosu™ Ball Mountain-Climber. Level up your fitness routine.
The BOSU™ Ball Mountain-Climber is a compound exercise that mainly works the core. You'll need: balance trainer (bosu ball).
Required Equipment

BOSU™ Ball Mountain-Climber Muscles Worked
Primary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Hip Flexor (iliopsoas); Deep Core (transverse abdominis)
Secondary
Obliques
BOSU™ Ball Mountain-Climber Variations and Alternatives
How to do the BOSU™ Ball Mountain-Climber
Instructions for the Bosu Ball Mountain Climber:
Place a Bosu ball flat side down on a stable surface.
Assume a push-up position with your hands placed on the edges of the Bosu ball dome and your arms straight.
Extend your legs fully behind you with toes on the ground, body in a straight line from head to heels.
Engage your core to stabilize your body on the spherical surface.
Begin the exercise by driving one knee towards your chest without allowing your hips to sag. Return it to the starting position.
Quickly alternate and drive the other knee towards your chest, mimicking a "running" motion.
Continue alternating leg drives for the desired amount of time or repetitions, keeping a rhythmic and controlled pace.
Maintain proper form, ensuring that your back remains straight and your core engaged throughout the entire exercise.
Be aware of your form and balance because the instability of the Bosu ball increases the difficulty of the exercise. Start slowly, and as your form improves and you build endurance, you can increase your speed and intensity.
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BOSU™ Ball Mountain-Climber FAQs
What muscles does the BOSU™ Ball Mountain-Climber work?
The BOSU™ Ball Mountain-Climber mainly works the core. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis, iliopsoas and transverse abdominis.
What equipment do you need for the BOSU™ Ball Mountain-Climber?
Balance trainer (bosu ball).
Is the BOSU™ Ball Mountain-Climber a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What workout day should the BOSU™ Ball Mountain-Climber go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some BOSU™ Ball Mountain-Climber variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Alternating BOSU™ Ball Side-Kick Heel-Tap Squat, BOSU™ Ball High-Knee Step-Up, BOSU™ Ball High-Knee Step-Up Air Twist and BOSU™ Ball Hesitation Lunge.
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