MOUNTAIN CLIMBER HOLD

This is a core endurance and hip spine dissociation exercise. This exercise also isometrically strengthens the hip flexors. Start in a high plank position on an elevated surface like a parallette or bench. Keep you core braced and spine in neutral as your raise on leg into 90 degrees hip flexion. Hold for up to 10 seconds and alternate legs.

Muscles Involved:

• Core (Transversus Abdominis, Obliques)

• Hip Flexors (Iliopsoas)

Related Conditions:

• Chronic Low Back Pain

• Hip Spine Syndrome

• Hip Impingement

• Snapping Hip Syndrome

• Iliopsoas Tendinopathy

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