Cross Body Mountain Climbers
- Assume a push-up position. Core is tight. Back is flat. Hands are underneath the shoulders. Head is in neutral position.
- Bring one knee up towards your chest and twist towards the opposing elbow. (Ex: Right knee to left elbow.)
- Contract the core and return the leg to the starting position.
- Alternate between legs.
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Related exercises to discover
Bosu Ball Side Planks
Side Plank Rotations / Elbow Twists
Stability / Swiss / Exercise Ball Reverse Crunches
Cross body mountain climbers is a at-home exercise that targets obliques and also works abs. Use the illustration and instructions above to learn how to perform this exercise with proper form. Related exercises that work similar muscle groups include Bosu ball side planks, side plank rotations / elbow twists and stability / swiss / exercise ball reverse crunches. Browse our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises.
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Follow ready-made home and gym plans with visual demos and timers – or create custom workouts from exercises like this.
Build illustrated workout plans for your clients in minutes – then share them as branded PDFs or interactive workouts.
Our illustrated Yoga Cards deck is the perfect way to start practicing at home – no class, no studio, no experience needed. 100,000+ sold.
