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Against-Wall Cross Mountain-Climber

Engage your core & elevate your heart rate with the Against-Wall Cross Mountain Climber! A dynamic, low-impact workout for all levels.

The Against-Wall Cross Mountain-Climber mainly works the core, with help from the chest and back. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.

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Against-Wall Cross Mountain-Climber Muscles Worked

Primary

Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Obliques

Secondary

Upper Chest (pectoralis major, clavicular head); Lats (latissimus dorsi)

How to do the Against-Wall Cross Mountain-Climber

  1. Stand facing a wall at arm's length and place your hands on the wall at shoulder height and width.

  2. Assume a staggered stance with one foot close to the wall and the other back for balance.

  3. Brace your core and keep a slight bend in your elbows to prepare for the movement.

  4. Swiftly drive your back knee towards the wall, aiming to touch your opposite elbow. As you do this, maintain the position of your upper body.

  5. Return to the staggered stance and then quickly switch legs, bringing the opposite knee toward the corresponding elbow behind your hand on the wall.

  6. Continue alternating legs at a brisk pace, as if running in place against the wall, while ensuring the movement crosses your body diagonally, engaging the core muscles fully.

  7. Perform for a set number of repetitions or time period, maintaining good form and controlled movements throughout the exercise.

Remember to keep your body in a straight line from your head to the back heel during the movement, and keep the intensity high to maximize cardiovascular and plyometric benefits. This exercise can help improve core stability, coordination, and cardiovascular endurance.

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Against-Wall Cross Mountain-Climber FAQs

What muscles does the Against-Wall Cross Mountain-Climber work?

The Against-Wall Cross Mountain-Climber mainly works the core, with help from the chest and back. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis and obliques.

What equipment do you need for the Against-Wall Cross Mountain-Climber?

None. The Against-Wall Cross Mountain-Climber is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.

What are some Against-Wall Cross Mountain-Climber variations and alternatives?

Similar exercises include the Against-Wall 90-Degree Heel-Tap, Alternating Against-Wall Knee Cross-Over Sit, Mountain-Climber Bridge and Against-Wall Cross Mountain-Climber Kick.

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