Demo & instructions
Stair Climber
Also known as: Stair Machine, Step Mill Climb, Stair Stepper
Instructions
Continuous climbing on a machine with moving steps. It works your glutes and thighs hard and raises your breathing quickly at a walking pace.
- Movement
- Locomotion
- Type
- Compound
- Level
- Beginner
- Typical range
- 5 min – 30 min
Setup
- 1Hold the rails, step onto the machine, and start at the slowest level.
- 2Stand upright and find your rhythm for a minute before increasing the speed.
- 3Rest your fingertips lightly on the rails for balance only.
Execution
- 1Place your whole foot on each step and press through it to rise.
- 2Stay tall with your chest lifted and hips under your shoulders.
- 3
Target
Equipment
Muscles worked
Equipment
Training use
Strength
Muscle building
Endurance
Conditioning
