A rock-climbing exercise that will pump your entire body and help you lose weight

Climbing exercise that will pump your whole body and help you lose weight

You can burn up to 12 calories per minute with proper technique.

What is the correct way to do the “rock climber” exercise? What does it pump?

Fitness trainer answers.

“Rock climber” or “climber” (two names of the same exercise) – this is an improved version of the classic plank: here you have to actively work with your legs, imitating running. It’s also one of the best fat-burning exercises. That’s why it should take an honorable place in every athlete’s training plan.

supervisor and master trainer of the World Class gym.

The “climber” exercise has a great effect on the body, provided you perform all the movements correctly.

Common mistakes

Lowering the pelvis too low or raising it too high. This unstable position of the spine can lead to injuries. And in addition, will cause the cortical muscles to relax, transferring the main load to the arms.

Touching the floor with your knees. This mistake will force the load to be distributed incorrectly, and the abdominal muscles will not get the necessary impact.

Moving shoulders and back. With insufficient preparation of the body, the athlete can unconsciously transfer the load from the abs to stronger muscles. In this case, the whole essence of the “climber” will be lost, because the main emphasis should be on the abdominal muscles. The body should be stationary and form one straight line with the legs.