Cardio & conditioningIntermediateIsolation

Stair Climber

Climbing on a stair machine.

Stair Climber: correct exercise technique

Benefits

  • Hard cardio that also works the glutes
  • Time efficient

How to do it

  1. Upright posture
  2. Whole foot on each step
  3. Light hand support only

Common mistakes

  • Hanging on the rails
  • Going on tiptoes

Starting prescription

sets
1
Time
900 s
Rest
0 s

Safety and limitations

  • Knee · Avoid
    Avoid with a moderate or worse knee limitation; use an easier alternative.

Health & safety

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