Mountain Climber vs Rotation Push Up

Maximizing Your Core Workout Plan

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Planfit users log Mountain Climber more often — 1,794 sessions vs 8. Compare Core form, muscles worked, and when to use each.

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Planfit Users' Choice about Mountain Climber vs Rotation Push Up : 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 8 for Rotation Push Up.

Popularity is not the whole answer. Mountain Climber and Rotation Push Up 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

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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 Rotation Push Up

Rotation Push Up gif

Rotation Push Up muscles worked: Core

Form

  1. 1. Please lower yourself until your chest is just about to touch the floor.
  2. 2. At this time, your forearms should be perpendicular to the floor.
  3. 3. As you rise, lift one arm towards the ceiling.
  4. 4. Then, lower yourself back down while placing the other arm on the ground.
  5. 5. Slowly return to the starting position.
  6. 6. Please repeat the same with the opposite arm.

Coach's Comment

  1. 1. Please go down only as much as you can without straining your shoulders.
  2. 2. Keep your core engaged to prevent your hips from dropping.

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

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