What is prone mountain running and what are the key points of the movement?

I believe many people know about the exercise of mountain running or have tried it. In addition to basic mountain running, in order to better exercise your abdominal and other muscles, mountain running has gradually developed other variations. So do you know what bent over mountain running is? Today we are here to talk to you.

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Many people only use monotonous plank support in abdominal training, while mountain running can not only support the body, but also stimulate more parts, so this is a great exercise that can be used in place of planks. Mountain running can exercise your shoulders and abdominal muscles and increase the stability of your core area.

Bent-over mountain running is a variation of mountain running. Its movement requirements are:

1. Starting from the starting position of a standard push-up, the neck, spine, tailbone and Legs in a straight line, elbows straight, arms locked, hands directly under shoulders.

2. Then, keeping other parts of the body completely still, bend the left leg, bring the left knee close to the chest, and touch the left foot to the ground. Prone mountain running can be a good exercise for the buttocks muscles and can also exercise the muscles of the crotch and core area of ​​the body. What's even better is that practicing prone mountain running can also have an additional calorie-burning effect.

Target exercise areas: buttocks, core muscles. Starting position: The starting position of push-ups is with both hands on the ground and the body fully extended. Support your body weight with your hands and toes. Your body should form a straight line. Remember to keep your core muscles and buttocks tight at all times. "Jump" and straighten your left leg to return to the starting position. At the same time, bend your right leg and bring your right knee close to your chest. Do this exercise at a fast pace for a set amount of time or a set number of repetitions, making it look like you're running in place while maintaining a push-up position.