To end a high-energy set, Williams suggests a short circuit of jumping jacks, squats, inchworms, and mountain climbers. She ...

Plank Jack to Alternating Mountain Climber. Start in high plank position. Perform one plank jack by jumping both feet apart and back together—like a jumping jack on the floor (as shown).

The plank jack falls in between plank and mountain climbers in terms of intensity, making for a perfect stepping stone. In plank position, begin jumping your feet out and in as if you would if you ...

What’s more, the starting position for mountain climbers is a plank, which is an effective exercise for working the core muscles . Variations on mountain climbers.

Here's how to do mountain climbers: 1. Start in a plank position on the floor, with your shoulders over your wrists. Seib recommends keeping a soft bend in the elbows, ...

To do a mountain climber, start in a plank position, with your hands shoulder-width apart, your back flat, and your core engaged (think about sucking your belly button into your spine).

When it comes to core exercises, the plank is the where it's at. Try these plank variations to modify the exercise or increase the challenge, or simply to spice up your next workout.

Just like mountain climbers, plank taps keep you in—you guessed it!—a plank. Also similar to mountain climbers, you have to work unilaterally (one side at a time), Sims says, which is great ...

Similar to mountain climbers, the plank jacks raised my heart rate as I jumped my legs in and out. They are also much lower impact than say burpees or high knees, so this is definitely a move I ...

Mountain climbers are total body workouts, building strength in your core, back, arms and legs — not to mention your heart. ... Set 2: Plank, Bodyweight Split Squat and Single-Leg Hip Raise.