Published August 21, 2026

Mountain Climbers

A beginner plyometric movement for the quadriceps. Needs no equipment.

PlyometricsBeginnerNo equipment

Steps

  1. 1

    Set up

    Begin in a pushup position, with your weight supported by your hands and toes. Flexing the knee and hip, bring one leg until the knee is approximately under the hip. This will be your starting position.

  2. 2

    Perform the movement

    Explosively reverse the positions of your legs, extending the bent leg until the leg is straight and supported by the toe, and bringing the other foot up with the hip and knee flexed. Repeat in an alternating fashion for 20-30 seconds.