Exercise

Stair Climber

Maintain an upright posture and drive through your heels, using your glutes and quadriceps to power each step. Keep a steady rhythm and control your descent to maximize efficiency and reduce joint strain.

Also called: StairMaster, Stair Stepper, Step Mill · Equipment: cardio

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How to do it

Step by step

  1. Step onto the first step and begin climbing at a controlled, steady pace
  2. Drive through your heels and engage your glutes and quadriceps with each step
  3. Maintain upright posture and avoid leaning heavily on the handrails
  4. Adjust the speed to match your fitness level and desired intensity
  5. Continue climbing at a consistent pace for your desired duration
Muscles worked

What it trains

Mainly Glutes, Quadriceps.

Programming

What the research says

Alternatives · VALDA FLEX

Swap it mid-workout

With VALDA Pro, FLEX offers alternatives like these when you swap an exercise mid-workout.

Log the stair climber in VALDA, with these cues one tap away while you train and your history for it in one place.

General information about exercise technique, not medical advice. If you have an injury or a health condition, your healthcare provider is the right person to ask.