FULL BODY & CORE » Mountain Climbers
Get into a full plank/push-up position, but this time place the sliders under your toes. Slide one knee to your chest at a time and back while maintaining a straight line from shoulders to hips to knees. You can do this fast for more intensity or slow and controlled for more core focus. Add-On Challenge » After completing one set of the regular mountain climber, pull both knees in together and tuck into a tight ball. This will engage the hip flexors more as well as the lower portion of the abs.
Add-On Challenge » Walking Plank: This will work your upper body and core all at once. Begin in the same position as Mountain Climbers and really engage core. Imagine sucking your belly button into your spine. Continue to look down in between your hands and “walk” your hands forward one hand at a time while your toes stay on the sliders and your legs drag behind you. Only go as far as you can without letting your hips drop. Push hard against the floor with hands so your shoulders stay strong and don’t sag. »
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