CONDITIONING DRILL 1, EXERCISE 3: MOUNTAIN CLIMBER
Purpose: This exercise develops the ability to quickly move the legs to power out of the front leaning rest position (Figure 6-87).
Starting Position: Front leaning rest position with the left foot below the chest and between the arms.
Cadence: MODERATE
Count:
- Push upward with the feet and quickly change positions of the legs.
- Return to the starting position.
- Repeat the movements in count 1.
- Return to the starting position.

Figure 6-87. Mountain climber
Check Points:
- Place the hands directly below the shoulders, fingers spread (middle fingers point straight ahead) with the elbows straight, not locked.
- To prevent the trunk from sagging, tighten the abdominal muscles and maintain this contraction throughout the exercise. Do not raise the hips when moving throughout the exercise.
- Align the head with the spine and keep the eyes directed to a point about two feet in front of the body.
- Throughout the exercise, stay on the balls of the feet.
- Move the legs straight forward and backward, not at angles.
Precautions: N/A
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