Hips rise on every knee drive
Core loses the plank; the hip rises to accommodate the knee drive.
Overactive muscles
Hip flexorsLatissimus dorsi
Corrective work
Foam RollHip flexors↗StretchHalf-kneeling hip flexor stretch↗Core · Full Body
TRX Mountain Climber
Coaching cues
- Feet in TRX cradles; hands on the floor in a plank position
- Drive one knee toward the chest; the suspension adds instability to every movement
- Switch legs in a controlled alternating pattern
- Far more demanding than floor mountain climbers due to the unstable suspended feet
Common faults 2
Cradles swing side to side
Core anti-rotation fails under the alternating knee drive; slow the pace.
Overactive muscles
TFLObliques
Corrective work
Foam RollTFL↗StretchQL side-bend stretch↗