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Towel Mountain-Climber Slide

Elevate your core workout! Slide into killer abs with the Towel Mountain-Climber Slide. Tone your core and get your heart rate up!

The Towel Mountain-Climber Slide is a compound exercise that mainly works the core and quads, with help from the glutes & hips. You'll need: towel.

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Required Equipment

Towel
Towel

Towel Mountain-Climber Slide Muscles Worked

Primary

Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Quads (quadriceps femoris)

Secondary

Deep Core (transverse abdominis); Long Thigh (sartorius)

How to do the Towel Mountain-Climber Slide

  1. Begin in a standard push-up position with each foot placed on a towel or slider on a smooth surface. Your body should form a straight line from your shoulders to your ankles, engage your core, and place your hands directly under your shoulders.

  2. Tighten your core and while keeping your upper body still, slide one foot forward, bringing your knee towards your chest.

  3. As you slide your knee forward, ensure that you maintain proper form and do not let your hips sag or rise.

  4. Slide the foot back to the starting position and simultaneously bring the opposite knee forward in the same manner.

  5. Continue alternating legs for the desired amount of time or repetitions.

  6. Keep the motion controlled and focus on engaging your core muscles throughout the exercise.

Tips: - To increase the challenge, speed up the movement without sacrificing form. - For beginners, start with slower movements and fewer repetitions or sets, then gradually increase the intensity. - Make sure you perform the exercise on a suitable surface where the towel or sliders can move smoothly.

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Towel Mountain-Climber Slide FAQs

What muscles does the Towel Mountain-Climber Slide work?

The Towel Mountain-Climber Slide mainly works the core and quads, with help from the glutes & hips. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis and quadriceps femoris.

What equipment do you need for the Towel Mountain-Climber Slide?

Towel.

Is the Towel Mountain-Climber Slide 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 Towel Mountain-Climber Slide go on?

It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.

What are some Towel Mountain-Climber Slide variations and alternatives?

Similar exercises include the Body Slide, Towel Curtsy Slide Lunge, Towel Side Kneeling Straight-Leg Slide and Mountain-Climber Lunge.

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