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Mountain Climbers Strength Standards for Men and Women
Discover how your Mountain Climbers performance compares to others and set new strength goals. Use our calculator to find your level and get personalized improvement tips.
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Mountain Climbers Rep Standards
Compare your Mountain Climbers performance to these reps standards and see where you stand.
| Level | Reps |
|---|---|
| Beginner | < 1 |
| Novice | 14 |
| Intermediate | 42 |
| Advanced | 77 |
| Elite | 117 |
Mountain Climbers Standards by Bodyweight
Find the Mountain Climbers strength standards for your specific body weight.| Bodyweight | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110 lbs | < 1 | 17 | 51 | 94 | 145 |
| 120 lbs | < 1 | 17 | 50 | 91 | 138 |
| 130 lbs | < 1 | 18 | 48 | 88 | 133 |
| 140 lbs | < 1 | 18 | 47 | 85 | 127 |
| 150 lbs | < 1 | 18 | 46 | 82 | 122 |
| 160 lbs | < 1 | 17 | 45 | 79 | 118 |
| 170 lbs | < 1 | 17 | 44 | 77 | 114 |
| 180 lbs | < 1 | 17 | 43 | 74 | 110 |
| 190 lbs | < 1 | 17 | 42 | 72 | 106 |
| 200 lbs | < 1 | 16 | 40 | 70 | 103 |
| 210 lbs | < 1 | 16 | 39 | 68 | 100 |
| 220 lbs | < 1 | 16 | 38 | 66 | 97 |
| 230 lbs | < 1 | 15 | 37 | 64 | 94 |
| 240 lbs | < 1 | 15 | 36 | 62 | 91 |
| 250 lbs | < 1 | 15 | 36 | 61 | 89 |
| 260 lbs | < 1 | 14 | 35 | 59 | 86 |
| 270 lbs | < 1 | 14 | 34 | 58 | 84 |
| 280 lbs | < 1 | 14 | 33 | 56 | 82 |
| 290 lbs | < 1 | 13 | 32 | 55 | 80 |
| 300 lbs | < 1 | 13 | 31 | 53 | 78 |
| 310 lbs | < 1 | 13 | 31 | 52 | 76 |
| Bodyweight | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90 lbs | < 1 | 15 | 42 | 76 | 114 |
| 100 lbs | < 1 | 15 | 41 | 72 | 108 |
| 110 lbs | < 1 | 15 | 39 | 69 | 103 |
| 120 lbs | < 1 | 15 | 38 | 66 | 98 |
| 130 lbs | < 1 | 15 | 37 | 63 | 93 |
| 140 lbs | < 1 | 14 | 35 | 61 | 89 |
| 150 lbs | < 1 | 14 | 34 | 58 | 85 |
| 160 lbs | < 1 | 14 | 33 | 56 | 82 |
| 170 lbs | < 1 | 13 | 32 | 54 | 79 |
| 180 lbs | < 1 | 13 | 31 | 52 | 76 |
| 190 lbs | < 1 | 13 | 30 | 50 | 73 |
| 200 lbs | < 1 | 12 | 29 | 48 | 70 |
| 210 lbs | < 1 | 12 | 28 | 47 | 68 |
| 220 lbs | < 1 | 12 | 27 | 45 | 65 |
| 230 lbs | < 1 | 11 | 26 | 44 | 63 |
| 240 lbs | < 1 | 11 | 25 | 42 | 61 |
| 250 lbs | < 1 | 10 | 24 | 41 | 59 |
| 260 lbs | < 1 | 10 | 23 | 40 | 57 |
Mountain Climbers Standards by Age
Discover how Mountain Climbers strength standards vary across different age groups.| Age | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | < 1 | 11 | 34 | 64 | 98 |
| 20 | < 1 | 15 | 43 | 77 | 116 |
| 25 | < 1 | 17 | 45 | 80 | 120 |
| 30 | < 1 | 17 | 45 | 80 | 120 |
| 35 | < 1 | 17 | 45 | 80 | 120 |
| 40 | < 1 | 17 | 45 | 80 | 120 |
| 45 | < 1 | 14 | 41 | 74 | 112 |
| 50 | < 1 | 12 | 37 | 68 | 104 |
| 55 | < 1 | 10 | 32 | 61 | 94 |
| 60 | < 1 | 7 | 27 | 53 | 83 |
| 65 | < 1 | 4 | 22 | 46 | 73 |
| 70 | < 1 | < 1 | 17 | 38 | 62 |
| 75 | < 1 | < 1 | 13 | 31 | 53 |
| 80 | < 1 | < 1 | 9 | 25 | 45 |
| 85 | < 1 | < 1 | 6 | 20 | 37 |
| 90 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | 15 | 31 |
| Age | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | < 1 | 9 | 27 | 50 | 76 |
| 20 | < 1 | 13 | 35 | 61 | 91 |
| 25 | < 1 | 14 | 36 | 64 | 94 |
| 30 | < 1 | 14 | 36 | 64 | 94 |
| 35 | < 1 | 14 | 36 | 64 | 94 |
| 40 | < 1 | 14 | 36 | 64 | 94 |
| 45 | < 1 | 12 | 33 | 59 | 88 |
| 50 | < 1 | 10 | 29 | 54 | 81 |
| 55 | < 1 | 8 | 25 | 48 | 73 |
| 60 | < 1 | 5 | 21 | 41 | 64 |
| 65 | < 1 | < 1 | 16 | 35 | 56 |
| 70 | < 1 | < 1 | 12 | 28 | 47 |
| 75 | < 1 | < 1 | 9 | 23 | 39 |
| 80 | < 1 | < 1 | 5 | 17 | 32 |
| 85 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | 13 | 26 |
| 90 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | 10 | 21 |
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
- Start in a high plank position with your hands directly under your shoulders and your body in a straight line from head to heels.
- Engage your core and bring your right knee towards your chest.
- Quickly switch legs, bringing your left knee towards your chest as you extend your right leg back to the starting position.
- Continue to alternate legs quickly, mimicking a running motion while maintaining a plank position.
- Keep your hips low and your core engaged throughout the exercise.
- 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.