Move of the week: how to stabilise your core with the slow mountain climber | Shona Vertue

This exercise is a full-body strengthener. Doing it in a controlled manner will yield results

While these are usually performed at speed, as a cardio/core exercise, I recommend you do them slowly, to ensure safer and more effective execution. They will support your back, preventing future niggles, and help improve mobility in all four limbs. If you struggle to hold a regular push-up position, put your hands on to a chair.

a) Come into a push-up position.