What Muscles Do Mountain Climbers Work?

If you or a friend has taken part in a high intensity interval training (HIIT) workout, you may have heard of mountain climbers.

While climbing a mountain might sound daunting, don’t worry — this exercise is performed much closer to the ground.

This article discusses which muscles mountain climbers work, how to perform them well, their benefits, and some modifications, variations, and progressions you can try.

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