Where does it Work?<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n The criss cross pattern triggers the small muscles that stabilize the back called the multfidi<\/em>, the deepest corset-like abdominal muscle, the TVA<\/em>, as well as the muscles that make the torso twist, the obliques<\/em>.\u00a0 If you perform the most challenging version of this exercise with your hands on the ball (instead of forearms) the shoulder stabilizers are also targeted, especially when one knee lifts off the floor, placing more stress on those stabilizers.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s how you Do it Properly:<\/span><\/p>\n 1.\u00a0 Begin with forearms on the ball and toes on the floor; to make it more difficult place your hands on the ball with arms straight and toes on the floor (push up-like position).\u00a0 The body should appear to be in a straight line from your neck to your ankles.<\/p>\n 2.\u00a0 Raise your right foot off the floor and slowly bring your right knee up towards your left elbow and return back to the floor, that\u2019s one rep.\u00a0 Next raise your left knee up towards your right elbow and continue to alternate until you\u2019ve done 10-12 reps. <\/p>\n Form Check:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0Here is a video of how to perform a mountain climber on a bench, which is an easier version of swiss ball mountain climbers.<\/p>\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.core-condition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/img_t_128881.jpg\" "\\"img_t_12888\\"")
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