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Mountain Climber Sliders

MOUNTAIN CLIMBER SLIDERS

This is a strengthening exercise for the hip flexors and core as well as a dissociation exercise for the hips and spine. Start by putting both feet on slider discs (hand towels may be used as well) while in a tall plank position. Maintain a neutral spine and slide one foot to pull the knee towards the chest. Slowly alternate legs simultaneously without breaking neutral spine

Muscles Involved:

  • Iliopsoas

  • Core

    • Transversus Abdominis

Related Conditions:

  • Hip Spine Syndrome

  • Internal Snapping Hip Syndrome

  • Hip Impingement

  • Iliopsoas Tendinitis / Tendinopathy

  • Superficial Front Line Dysfunction

Exercise Equipment:

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