Mountain Climbers SUCK - Do This Instead

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[@o0GrayMatters0o]

fitness has evolved from the implementation and incorporation of all of the various techniques and goal demands. guys like this and that bioneer dude are single-handedly pushing the envelope.

[@Sam-vk8xd]

*hides envelope*

[@rsgreen30]

Yep!

[@parkerwilliamson1205]

Knees over toes guy and iron wolf are a couple good ones as well

[@dwaynesbadchemicals]

The more plates more dates channel has the chemistry of it down.

[@rockaviate]

Mark: I’ve had 3 knee surgeries. (Meanwhile showing mobility levels of the gods) ;)

[@theonettboy]

I've had two vasectomies.

[@naima5220]

Very encouraging, that knee surgery is not a death sentence

[@MindyTunnell]

"You should be able to sit back further than me" My knees: hurt just watching this vid.

[@o0GrayMatters0o]

i've been rehabbing a knee injury that had it's root in a weak ham and tight myofacial band. after a few months of really basic and tedious movement i'm finally at prison squats without weight. now i gotta fix my left shoulder and in another couple months i should be ready to workout again.

[@MindyTunnell]

@@o0GrayMatters0o I'm thinking it's the same for me. I've had weak hammys and glutes my whole life and I'm only realizing it in the last year. The past 8 months I've been focusing on losing holiday/beginning of covid fat and focusing on food choices... Tomorrow is my first day back in the gym. Can't wait! Good luck to you and congrats on the progress. As a beginner I'll take any suggestions 😎

[@o0GrayMatters0o]

@@MindyTunnell i just wrote this huge long thing and now im frustrated because my internet disconnected and it didn't send

[@o0GrayMatters0o]

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[@o0GrayMatters0o]

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[@a.lame.username.]

Welcome home! Thank You for sharing your teachings, always grateful for your time and effort in putting these together.

[@Iron-Bridge]

Just did this the way you taught. What an upgrade. Extremely grateful for your high quality, concise, zero b.s instruction.

[@notrut]

You're completely right .... I've turned 62 and noticed that getting off the floor is a chore. I can still copy that position, albeit with some some struggle and slowness ... Helpful video/info. Thanks, great explanation as always. (Keith in NE England)

[@christopherfedosky5481]

Hey, Wildman! Your content is amazing!! Thank you so much for what you post on youtube: I imagine your clients get hella more! As a Personal Trainer in upstate CA, Muay Thai practitioner, Gymnastics enthusiast & Kettlebell nut; your videos give so much legit, helpful information. Keep keepin' it real with your no-nonsense approach akin to the midwest mentality where I grew up. For real!!

[@thebarefootyeti912]

Update; One week on. Started of doing them as static holds just to get used to the position. Could reach the position both sides but doing continuing rep's was a mess. Day 3, I realised that as I was lifting a foot my core was collapsing as I was focusing on the moving leg. This, not only being a weaker stance, means your hip is lower and reduces the space to bring your leg through...Eureka! Once I focused on keeping the hip/butt tight, my leg went through. In a very short time I'm getting a little lower now in my goblet squat progression. My hips feel really good to. Someone has opened a window around my hip joint and let some fresh air in. Genius in it's simplicity and vice versa. Many, many (for me, immeasurable) thanks.

[@ramm1957]

I have learned so much from you, Mark. Thank you for being a significant part in my rehabilitation process. Your videos are priceless.

[@stelladallasAlabama]

Short thorough and to the point...great video

[@magenta4443]

Your explanations are so exceptional. I subscribed today. Even if I cannot do it perfectly, I know how, why and exactly what am striving to accomplish.

[@chrisgordyn387]

Surprisingly difficult exercise, but feels great. I do a lot of powerlifting so my hips and lower back feel tight a lot. I'll add this to my cool down routine.

[@antonomaseapophasis5142]

So far I have assembled about 60 Mark Wildman videos which I figure explain fully the basics of six kettlebell movements & heavy club movements, presented with all the components in all axes. I think this video would be another building block. I was kind of hoping for a closed set that I could work on over many months, but the universe seems to keep expanding.

[@MarkWildman]

It’s gonna keep getting bigger

[@UBO58]

I do mountain climbers as one of several exercises on a homemade TRX. That way, I am forced to do them the correct way you explained. But I really see the benefits of your alternative, especially in terms of further development in the future. So I will definitely give them a try. Oh, at the age of 62 I fully agree about the importance of getting up. Thanks a lot for all your videos, Mark!

[@thallienwhite3279]

I sleep on the floor so I guess I kinda do this every morning.

[@pinkiehansell]

Thank you,sir!!! You are an excellent teacher; precise, concise and good camera work too!

[@MarkWildman]

Thank you kindly

[@aikirunner]

I like this... it’s not about the speed but the position.

[@rayrock23]

That's one of the variations of the Hindu push up. I have been doing it for a while now and yes, I stopped doing mountain climbers because of it. This is a 100% upgrade that fixes hip mobility issues. I don't do normal pushups anymore, just Hindu variations.

[@xCorvus7x]

Could you tell me what these variations look like?

[@TinaSotis]

I'd like to know, too!

[@marabunta1980]

@@xCorvus7x kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5TMq2OjYsZsrq8 Not sure you understand our language. Its called Hanuman Pushup or dand . Around 3:55 this pushup variation is shown

[@xCorvus7x]

@chuma usr I don't, sorry. Thanks for the clip (that channel also looks interesting).

[@marabunta1980]

@@xCorvus7x Glad you liked it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWiVm6WJnayaiqM Here's another link showing some variations. As far as I know there are at least 12 variations of it. Indian mud wrestlers (khusti pehalwan) do hundreds of these along with hindu squats (baithak) to increase their strength endurance and stamina. I have recently started doing these for about 25 reps as a daily movement stack. It definitely had made me feel more limber and agile.

[@paulvanderwalt6045]

Think you need a t shirt that’s says “Do it more better” 😝👍

[@MarkWildman]

i think we have one

[@Jean-yn6ef]

Yes!💚

[@eltiess]

Put in an optional comma after the "more"

[@aledcoleman4974]

This makes perfect sense and I'm so glad that I've found this video I will definitely be incorporating it into workouts so thanks! The feiyues added some points too!

[@carolynbrooks-luckett2945]

Thank you Mark! Excellent instruction as usual 🙂

[@davidmoloney2687]

This is excellent Mark and I love the way you explain hand-positioning etc. at the beginning!

[@technomasta]

Your videos are friggin’ legendary man. Thank you

[@junkjunk2493]

subbed and liked, 62yr old male first we grow up, then we grow down ... play the long game, youre gonna need it later longevity and maintenance is key mark, thanks for your work

[@jasonc9423]

Great video! I was in the US Marines (1986-1992) and had to do a LOT of mountain climbers. Yes they suck. They weren't done for flexibility, they were done to burn calories and because THEY SUCK. Then in 2000 enters GLASSMAN and CrossFit and *boom* the world discovers mountain climbers. Thanks for giving us something better. I enjoy your channel. SUBSCRIBED.

[@oldnatty61]

Good points. And the knees to the outside is a great m/c variation, but don't blame the regular m/c because people don't teach or do it properly.

[@timd8912]

Thank you Mark....

[@Hanssupansnow]

Also good for hip mobility, thx.

[@BodyweightMuscle]

this is great, I never was a fan of the MC, but this alternative is great!

[@oldgeezerfitnessr.perales7344]

Add furniture sliders and it pretty much solves most of the problems..then toss in all the variations........

[@maureenvenables9766]

Awesome. Always had trouble with mountain climbers bc I have weak core. This is doable because you can adjust. TY

[@mighty_isis9294]

Wow, this was very informative. I still hate mountain climbers but I'm going to try them again using your tips. Thank you ❣️

[@Onnitfan1]

I am currently doing the Onnit 6 Bodyweight program which includes mountain climbers. Instructions are included for each exercise but this video is very helpful. Also, the point about being able to get up off of the ground is well taken. Maybe a video on various ways of getting up off of the ground would be a good topic for the future. Great work as always.

[@turnertwist]

Thanks for posting this. I see them used a lot in beginner weight loss routines and they seem to bank on you already having that strength and being able to hold a plank for over five seconds

[@user-sg4np5gd9x]

I enjoyed doing the moves from your previous video on hip mobility as they helped with my squats and I will give a try on this one too, thanks for helpful content!

[@WhatSoEverThingsAreLovely]

Every now & then you get a little gem peice of advice that you oh so totally appreciate. This technique is a total diamond!! Thank you so much!! 💎

[@MarkWildman]

Glad to be of assistance

[@meebrbey]

I always thought of the mountain climber as a way to get the heart beating and breathing up ..just a cardio exercise in a hiit set..and those outside plank lounges as the 'strict mountain climber'

[@juanitatjonasam7329]

I agree with you. Love this. Thanks

[@pfh777]

Thanks, this does seem better than the mountain climber - in a few ways. I especially appreciate the stretch of the position, and the focus on settling and adjusting into the right position.

[@omanduhuislife3367]

Massive thanks, in awe with the getup transfer movement LIT✌🙌

[@kiwiequis4144]

I’ve been weight lifting for 6 years since a meniscal arthroscopy surgery yet to this day no matter how I do mountain climbers it ALWAYS goes straight to my poor hip flexors… definitely trying this tomorrow!!

[@beaverkaisersoze]

Great tip Mark! Thanks for the gem. More intuitive and awareness if u think of training the anterior oblique and posterior slings

[@tortugamonroe]

I’m obsessed!!! Great information.

[@hustleandgrow6482]

amazing tip sir thanks

[@kapner2104]

Mark is the man! Always Putting out Great content! Thank you Mark

[@nancyr622]

Thank you so much forbthis video. It's hard to do mountain climbers when you're overweight and not very flexible or strong to begin with. This will help tremendously!!

[@timothychamberlin6985]

God bless you Marc.....

[@Bunnykisses1000]

...add a knee drive to that upon getting to the standing position. ..hmmmm....I like it. Ive always know that to be called a “strict” mountain climber, but done faster, i like this done slowly like you’ve shown. Thanks.

[@linamoses3513]

Thank you!!! So helpful.

[@dannamadura3751]

This is great! When doing mountain climbers I never felt they were very effective, I was always looking for an end point/end feel. Thank you!

[@michaeleinarson7020]

Just found this vid and it is a game changer. I was trying mountain climbers and it was an epic fail. Your demo and explanations were perfect. Do you have any other vids/workouts to strengthen knees to avoid damage and pain?

[@theodoreboosalis]

I'm definitely taking my kbands and incorporating this move into my routine.

[@The_Prenna]

I usually see mountain climbers taught as a crappy cardio exercise where the focus is on speed so the form goes out the window.

[@slugtothechest]

Mountain climbers are meant for cardio tho.

[@bluu_ice6554]

@@slugtothechest exactly. The idea is to keep heart rate up.

[@derekathomson]

How about the variation where you slowly bring the knee in as far forwards as possible, and hold it there for 3 seconds (5 if you want to make it even harder) then step back and switch legs. This one is killer on the abs. Or just ring the knee all the way in as far as possible and hold there for 60 seconds. Now you have a new killer ab exercise that also works the back of the arms, shoulders and chest.

[@williambreen4290]

The initial Cadence of this variation of the mountain climber maybe slower and more challenging but only in the beginning! I absolutely love this version thanks Wildman

[@BaydreamR]

This is a in-motion version of a yoga pose. I prefer slower controlled movement especially if it's building a foundation for something else like the HUNTERS squat. TY for the enlightenment. Huzzah!

[@missy3240]

I love this exercise.

[@rogermayne2852]

great stuff

[@tiko325]

Great video! Love your content! Should we be calling you Ensign Wildman from now on or Commander Wildman? 🖖🏼

[@MarkWildman]

your fiendly neighborhood wildman?

[@tiko325]

@@MarkWildman I can dig it. I was only thinking in Star Trek terms cause your shirt has the Star Trek Emblem.

[@MarkWildman]

@@tiko325 i have like 3 of these shirts from star trek beyond. super comfy.

[@johnfaram4684]

great for hip flexor mobility

[@ackas2561]

fantastic mr wildman....

[@charlottejin4354]

really helpful and worked a lot🎉🎉🎉 thanks a million from korea

[@atsz.]

I had a KZbin video telling me to do mountain climbers instead of burpees and now I find this... Alright fine, at least with this one you can get up at the end of each rep. Which makes it a little more like a burpee

[@utubeboy18]

Thanks for video. I always thought mountain climbers are for cardio. Does the outside lunge solve that purpose if done fr 30 sec intervals ?

[@daveoconnell4738]

Nice work man I really like how you explain the difference 😁 I’ll give it go in my next work out and let you know how I get on, as I have knee issues myself thank you kindly and have a good one

[@alessandrosilenzi]

I thought you developed ventriloquism in your travels. It turns out you just added a voice over

[@tenylegnincsevem]

no, it's just an L and J cut.

[@alessandrosilenzi]

Today I learned. Thanks @@tenylegnincsevem

[@a.lame.username.]

The things we learn here on the Wildman show huh😎

[@isisdaddy1]

I do these on the top of my push ups alternating legs at the the top of the push up motion. Super workout. Good vid.

[@crayzmarc]

Love it!!

[@greggyaeger5809]

Nice to see you back in the gym. As always great content. ✌🏻

[@MarkWildman]

Old video actually. It just didn’t get posted.

[@clintondarsow1066]

Exercise with a purpose! Definitely going to try it!

[@beyond_hjaemmetraening]

Very smart stuff

[@ritafairclough6470]

I knew it!!! I have always loathed mountain climber. Thanks for your series, they are very good. Slow and correct.

[@hollyday2313]

This is Sooo helpful, thank you...!!

[@Charly-H]

You are amazing, on so many levels just saying lots of love from Australia I love how you explain everything

[@Bradgreyeyes]

Really feel that in the core ...great tip

[@shareeminor9125]

thank you!!!!

[@elfe3951]

Thank you!

[@scottcraig4666]

"People who don't have athletic training, which is most people in the world right now" ...Absolutely true..This is now one of my favorite quotes !!! 👍👍

[@breeali5767]

Thank you. Hated mountain climbers. Looking forward to including this.

[@Jean-yn6ef]

Thank you for helping my body get more better 💚💚💚

[@russelleclair9120]

Good tutorial

[@horatioredgreenblue2130]

Thanks Mark, I do these as part of animal flow but I was clearly doing them wrong (foot inside the hands/back bent/leg bent).

[@MarkWildman]

Just different move. Animal flow is great. This is the foundation of the Krav getup which is the fighter version of the sit thru leg to .... what does animal flow call it. The beast transition step out thing. Can’t remember the animal flow names.

[@pedrocasiano7153]

MW thank you for sharing your knowledge of this.exercise. Makes total sense. I'm 50+yrs Old, overweight and suffer from arthritis both knees and elbows also herniated discs in my spine 5 places in constant pain. I'm trying to get back in to a somewhat decent shape to be more flexible and movable to be more fit. Hate mountain climbers exercise but I like your version better and it feels just right for me to perform. I look forward to seeing more of your videos and getting sensible advice on exercises. 👍✌️😁

[@lenalouman2776]

Very nice! And post workout talking is difficult- hence the “more better” that popped out. 😝Haha - dude, so glad I found your videos. Thank you!

[@MarkWildman]

It’s kind of a catch phrase at this point... it’s no Wabaluba dub dub but it’s fun to say.

[@lenalouman2776]

@@MarkWildman nice! R&M catch phrase is hard to beat.

[@fiercebone825]

I always love these videos and the common sense mindset.

[@rajasmuley]

It's called aswhasanchalasana and it's the 3rd and 10th exercise of Surya namaskar/sun salutations in yoga. Surya namaskar is a combination of 12 exercises put together. Hope this knowledge helps!

[@mycreativeheart4159]

Gee... I thought I was the only person who says "more better".. lol!

[@paulmillington2577]

Hi Mark, I too am over 60 and getting up is easy anymore. Thanks for these tips Millsy

[@paulmillington2577]

I meant ISN'T easy

[@peterjakobsen613]

Thanks great video, I call them Mountain Everest jump, when my teammates are ready and strong enough, we jumps the legs up, that’s the next step.

[@MOBremember]

i love the mountain climber exercise. I'm going to keep doing them but add in this outside lunge as well

[@MarkWildman]

Good strategy

[@lesjf8832]

This is incredibly hard to do compared to a mountain climber. I can get my knee in front in a yoga pose where I settle into the pose but not placing forward, placing back, shifting to the other foot in a constant motion.

[@jrmc3187]

As a beat up ex college football player in his early 50's with one knee surgery in the books, I see Mark do some of this stuff and I amazed at his flexibility and general functional strength. As we age, these things get harder to work on. I do the outside lunge as a hip opener pre-workout and I can't get my foot anywhere near my hand. Guess it something else to focus and work on. Thanks to Mark I have shifted from doing sandbag work to kettle bell and I am trying to get some of this functional strength back. Keep up the good work Mark, you are a great teacher and break this stuff down into logical steps.

[@MarkWildman]

you can get to the end position anyway you want and just hold the end position for 1 min on each side to help you get the specific position down. limit it to a minute for now or you might not be able to walk for a few days.

[@grahamlloyd2838]

A difficult move for me at this moment, but I'll break in down and gain more hip mobility.

[@Shaman05line]

When you came for just mountain climber info neg/pos objectivity while the instructor switched from mountain climber to mountain climber variant to burpee variant.

[@alonturk229]

great and also great for mobility🥰

[@melfiercefitness]

This is really nice

[@mamag.5408]

You are telling the truth 👍

[@mikeaustin5359]

Wow! Always did then as cardio and they sucked! Love seeing this way. Looks like I have more things to work on still to get where I want!

[@jjunaree8251]

Didn’t expect to see stretch move but damn this feel really good.😆

[@thebarefootyeti912]

I'm frankly growing tired of the continuing "Eureka" moments these videos provide (for more, see hip mobility one). Again, after going to try this thinking I'm the dog's bollocks, I find myself immediately going, "Oooh, sh*t! Better incorporate this one". On a positive note, it's gonna help my poor right ankle dorsiflexion, wake up my narcoleptic butt cheek and put mountain climbers in the parts bin. "Scream if you wanna go deeper!". Cheers me ol' mucker!