Stair climber: how to do it and what it works

Continuous guided climbing for lower-body cardio.

Image: start and end of the movement.

How to do it

Continuous climbing on a machine for cardiovascular work and lower-body endurance.

Form. Keep your whole foot on the step, your hips stable and use the handles only for light balance.

Common mistake. Hanging your weight on the handlebars, taking very short steps, or hyperextending the knees.

Quadriceps · Stair climber

The muscles listed are an editorial reference, not a measurement. Adjust the range and the load to what feels comfortable.

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