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Mountain Climber
Bodyweight · Isolation · Isolation
Chest Joint friendly
Default prescription & biomechanics
- Primary muscles
- Chest
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Movement pattern
- Isolation (Push force)
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Working rep range
- 10-12 reps per set
- Between-set interval
- 90 seconds rest
Step-by-step coaching cues
- Position your body securely with strict alignment to isolate the chest.
- Initiate the movement by contracting the target muscle, keeping all secondary joints stationary.
- Hold peak contraction for 1 to 2 seconds with maximal mind-muscle tension.
- Lower under strict 3-second eccentric control through a full, pain-free range of motion.
Joint & safety considerations
No specific joint contraindications are flagged for Mountain Climber. Maintain controlled tempo across the full range of motion and stop the set if sharp joint pain occurs.
Biomechanical alternatives & swaps
Used by the in-app Swap sheet when your equipment is occupied or when adjusting exercise difficulty.
| Exercise | Relationship | Equipment |
|---|---|---|
| Band Hip Adduction | Bands swap | Bands |
| Barbell Split Snatch | Barbell swap | Barbell |
| Cable Cross Over Revers Fly | Cable swap | Cable |
| Cable Hip Adduction | Cable swap | Cable |
| Cable Horizontal Pallof Press | Cable swap | Cable |
| Cable Incline Fly | Cable swap | Cable |
From the WorkoutCard biomechanical library (613 verified movements). For general strength and conditioning education, not medical or physiotherapy advice.