Hips pike up on every knee drive
Body rises to accommodate the hip flexion; core disengages.
Overactive muscles
Hip flexorsLatissimus dorsi
Corrective work
Foam RollLats↗Foam RollHip flexors↗StretchLat stretch (kneeling overhead)↗Core · Full Body
Mountain Climber (Standard)
Coaching cues
- Push-up plank position; drive one knee to the chest explosively
- Switch legs rapidly — continuous alternating knee drives
- Hips stay low and level throughout; do not pike up
- Breathe continuously — do not hold the breath
Common faults 2
Foot does not fully extend on the back leg
Partial hip extension means the glute and hip flexor never reach full range.
Overactive muscles
Hip flexors
Corrective work
Foam RollHip flexors↗StretchHalf-kneeling hip flexor stretch↗