How to Do Bridge Mountain Climber (Cross Body)

Bridge Mountain Climber (Cross Body) is a core exercise using bodyweight, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Core

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Bridge Mountain Climber (Cross Body)

  1. 01Assume a high plank position with hands directly under the shoulders and feet hip-width apart.
  2. 02Lift the right foot and drive the right knee toward the left elbow while maintaining a neutral spine.
  3. 03Exhale forcefully at the peak of the contraction as the knee nears the opposite arm.
  4. 04Return the right foot to the starting position and repeat on the left side.
  5. 05Keep the shoulder blades retracted and the neck in a neutral position throughout the set.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Bridge Mountain Climber (Cross Body)

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.

Stabilisers

  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Drive the knee toward the opposite elbow without allowing the lumbar spine to arch or the hips to pike toward the ceiling.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Bridge Mountain Climber (Cross Body) questions

What muscles does Bridge Mountain Climber (Cross Body) work?

Bridge Mountain Climber (Cross Body) is catalogued as a core exercise in A90 Training Club, with the core as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Bridge Mountain Climber (Cross Body) correctly?

Assume a high plank position with hands directly under the shoulders and feet hip-width apart. Lift the right foot and drive the right knee toward the left elbow while maintaining a neutral spine. Exhale forcefully at the peak of the contraction as the knee nears the opposite arm. Return the right foot to the starting position and repeat on the left side. Keep the shoulder blades retracted and the neck in a neutral position throughout the set.

What is the A90 coach tip for Bridge Mountain Climber (Cross Body)?

Drive the knee toward the opposite elbow without allowing the lumbar spine to arch or the hips to pike toward the ceiling.

Is Bridge Mountain Climber (Cross Body) suitable for beginners?

Bridge Mountain Climber (Cross Body) is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Bridge Mountain Climber (Cross Body)?

No. Bridge Mountain Climber (Cross Body) is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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