Mountain Climber vs Mountain Climber with Towel
Which one fits your Core workout plan?
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Planfit users log Mountain Climber more often — 1,794 sessions vs 32. Compare Core form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Mountain Climber and Mountain Climber with Towel and pick the one that fits your Core workout.
Mountain Climber vs Mountain Climber with Towel: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Mountain Climber more often — 1,794 sessions compared to 32 for Mountain Climber with Towel.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Mountain Climber and Mountain Climber with Towel differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Mountain Climber and Mountain Climber with Towel Differ
| What differs | Mountain Climber | Mountain Climber with Towel |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | abs, quads, and glutes | abs |
| Difficulty | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 1,794 sessions | 32 sessions |
How to Do Mountain Climber
Mountain Climber Muscles Worked: Core
Form
- 1. Spread your arms shoulder-width apart and lie face down, lightly engaging your core to create a straight line with your body.
- 2. While keeping one foot off the ground, pull your knee towards your chest.
- 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 Tips
- 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.
For a full Mountain Climber guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Mountain Climber exercise guide.
How to Do Mountain Climber with Towel
Mountain Climber with Towel Muscles Worked: Core
Form
- 1. Bend one knee and lift it towards your elbow.
- 2. Make sure your toes do not lift off the ground.
- 3. Return to the starting position.
- 4. Repeat the same with the opposite knee.
Coach's Tips
- Keep the tempo and proceed quickly in a rhythmic manner.
For a full Mountain Climber with Towel guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Mountain Climber with Towel exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Core, Mountain Climber or Mountain Climber with Towel?
Planfit users log Mountain Climber more often — 1,794 sessions against 32 for Mountain Climber with Towel. Both train Core, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Mountain Climber and Mountain Climber with Towel work the same muscles?
Not quite. Mountain Climber loads abs, quads, and glutes, and Mountain Climber with Towel loads abs.
What equipment do Mountain Climber and Mountain Climber with Towel need?
Mountain Climber needs bodyweight only, and Mountain Climber with Towel needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Mountain Climber is the easier place to start. Move to Mountain Climber with Towel once your form holds up.
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