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Bosu Mountain Climber

The Bosu Mountain Climber is a challenging cardio workout that boosts core and leg strength, endurance, stability, and balance by using a bosu ball to perform alternating knee drives while in plank position.
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Bosu Mountain Climber instructions
Step-by-step instructions
1
Place the BOSU ball on the floor with the dome side facing down.
2
Get into a high plank position on top of the BOSU ball, ensuring your wrists are directly under your shoulders.
3
Bring your right knee up to your chest with a quick motion.
4
Return your right foot to its initial position, and then repeat the movement with your left knee.
5
Focus on speed and precision as you alternate knee drives for the programmed number of reps. Tip: Avoid bouncing and aim to keep your hips steady.
Place the BOSU ball on the floor with the dome side facing down.
Get into a high plank position on top of the BOSU ball, ensuring your wrists are directly under your shoulders.
Bring your right knee up to your chest with a quick motion.
Return your right foot to its initial position, and then repeat the movement with your left knee.
Focus on speed and precision as you alternate knee drives for the programmed number of reps. Tip: Avoid bouncing and aim to keep your hips steady.
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