Mountain Climbers Strength Standards for Men and Women

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Mountain Climbers Rep Standards

Compare your Mountain Climbers performance to these reps standards and see where you stand.

LevelReps
Beginner< 1
Novice14
Intermediate42
Advanced77
Elite117

Mountain Climbers Standards by Bodyweight

Find the Mountain Climbers strength standards for your specific body weight.
BodyweightBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
110 lbs< 1175194145
120 lbs< 1175091138
130 lbs< 1184888133
140 lbs< 1184785127
150 lbs< 1184682122
160 lbs< 1174579118
170 lbs< 1174477114
180 lbs< 1174374110
190 lbs< 1174272106
200 lbs< 1164070103
210 lbs< 1163968100
220 lbs< 116386697
230 lbs< 115376494
240 lbs< 115366291
250 lbs< 115366189
260 lbs< 114355986
270 lbs< 114345884
280 lbs< 114335682
290 lbs< 113325580
300 lbs< 113315378
310 lbs< 113315276
BodyweightBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
90 lbs< 1154276114
100 lbs< 1154172108
110 lbs< 1153969103
120 lbs< 115386698
130 lbs< 115376393
140 lbs< 114356189
150 lbs< 114345885
160 lbs< 114335682
170 lbs< 113325479
180 lbs< 113315276
190 lbs< 113305073
200 lbs< 112294870
210 lbs< 112284768
220 lbs< 112274565
230 lbs< 111264463
240 lbs< 111254261
250 lbs< 110244159
260 lbs< 110234057

Mountain Climbers Standards by Age

Discover how Mountain Climbers strength standards vary across different age groups.
AgeBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
15< 111346498
20< 1154377116
25< 1174580120
30< 1174580120
35< 1174580120
40< 1174580120
45< 1144174112
50< 1123768104
55< 110326194
60< 17275383
65< 14224673
70< 1< 1173862
75< 1< 1133153
80< 1< 192545
85< 1< 162037
90< 1< 1< 11531
AgeBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
15< 19275076
20< 113356191
25< 114366494
30< 114366494
35< 114366494
40< 114366494
45< 112335988
50< 110295481
55< 18254873
60< 15214164
65< 1< 1163556
70< 1< 1122847
75< 1< 192339
80< 1< 151732
85< 1< 1< 11326
90< 1< 1< 11021

Mountain Climbers Overview

Mountain Climbers are a high-intensity, full-body exercise that combines cardio and strength training, targeting the core, legs, and upper body while improving endurance and agility.

Muscles Worked

Equipment Needed

None

How To Perform the Mountain Climbers

  1. Start in a high plank position with your hands directly under your shoulders and your body in a straight line from head to heels.
  2. Engage your core and bring your right knee towards your chest.
  3. Quickly switch legs, bringing your left knee towards your chest as you extend your right leg back to the starting position.
  4. Continue to alternate legs quickly, mimicking a running motion while maintaining a plank position.
  5. Keep your hips low and your core engaged throughout the exercise.
  6. Breathe steadily, exhaling as you bring each knee towards your chest.

Want to perfect your form? Check out our detailed guide on Mountain Climbers for proper technique and tips.

Pro Tips for Mountain Climbers

  • Maintain a straight line from head to heels to prevent sagging hips.
  • Keep your core engaged to stabilize your body.
  • Start slow to master the form, then increase speed for a more intense workout.
  • Avoid bouncing your hips to ensure maximum core engagement.
  • Use a mat to cushion your hands and wrists.

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