8 Mountain Climbers + Two Push-Ups
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- Exercise Types:
- Upper Push, Core Resist
- Contraindications:
- Ankle/Calf Problems
- Equipment:
- Floor Based, Dumbbell
- Applicability:
- Group&Focus
- Superset?:
- Yes
- Sprint-able?:
- No
Key Teaching Points:
- 1. Keep elbows at roughly 45 degrees from the torso on a chest press.
- 2. Set the shoulder blades before pressing — retract and depress, then press.
- 3. Avoid compensation patterns; if form breaks, address the limiting factor.
Regression:
Perform a wall push against a vertical surface to learn shoulder packing with zero load.
Progression:
Add a dynamic component — clap push-up or plyo push-up — once the strength base is established.
Common Problems:
Uneven lockout — identify the weaker side and address with unilateral assistance work.