Outdoor Exercises That Might Not Be On Your Radar

5. Bench Mountain Climbers

Benches can also help with a beginner-friendly variation of the mountain climber exercise. Get into an angled push-up position with both hands on a bench seat. Keep both arms fully extended, but don't lock the elbows. Contract the core muscles and bring one knee upward, toward the belly button or chest. Repeat the exercise with the other leg. This works many muscles but is particularly effective for strengthening the abdominals, thighs, and hips. Going slower challenges strength and stability, while quicker movements will get the heart rate up.