Mountain Climber vs Hollow

Maximizing Your Core Workout Plan

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Planfit users log Mountain Climber more often — 1,794 sessions vs 426. Compare Core form, muscles worked, and when to use each.

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Planfit Users' Choice about Mountain Climber vs Hollow : Which is Better?

Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Mountain Climber more often — 1,794 sessions compared to 426 for Hollow.

Popularity is not the whole answer. Mountain Climber and Hollow differ in the muscles they load, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.

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How to Mountain Climber

Mountain Climber gif

Mountain Climber muscles worked: Core

Form

  1. 1. Spread your arms shoulder-width apart and lie face down, lightly engaging your core to create a straight line with your body.
  2. 2. While keeping one foot off the ground, pull your knee towards your chest.
  3. 3. As you return the lifted foot to its original position, lift the opposite foot and pull its knee towards your chest, repeating the process.

Coach's Comment

  1. This exercise is done quickly to achieve the effects of aerobic exercise rather than slowly feeling the stimulation. Try to perform it at a slightly faster tempo than other exercises.

If you want to know a detailed guide to Mountain Climber, alternative exercises, and its benefits, check it out here. Check out the Mountain Climber Guide page of our blog!

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How to Hollow

Hollow gif

Hollow muscles worked: Core

Form

  1. 1. Lift your upper body while keeping your feet off the ground.
  2. 2. Hold while engaging your core.

Coach's Comment

  1. In the holding position, only your hips should be touching the ground.

If you want to know a detailed guide to Hollow, alternative exercises, and its benefits, check it out here. Check out the Hollow Guide page of our blog!

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