Form cues
- Hips stay level
- Hands under the shoulders
- Move the knee across
- Core stays braced
Exercise
Bridge - Mountain Climber (Cross Body)
Waist, body weight
A plank with the knee driving toward the opposite elbow.
Target: abs. Also works: obliques, glutes.
Steps
- Set a straight plank, hands under the shoulders.
- Brace so the hips stay level.
- Drive one knee toward the opposite elbow.
- Return that foot and switch sides.
- Keep the shoulders over the hands.
Common mistakes
- Piking the hips
- Sagging the lower back
- Rushing the switch
Breathing
Exhale as the knee comes in.
In the app, search for Bridge - Mountain Climber (Cross Body) and add it to a workout.