Stair climber
- Basic
- Machine
Whole foot on the step; don't hang on the rails
Muscles worked
- Primary:
- Glutes
- Secondary:
- Quads, Calves
How to do it
- Step on the machine and hold the rails lightly, only for balance.
- Climb with your whole foot on each step and your torso upright.
- Keep a steady pace for the set time.
Common mistakes
- Leaning your bodyweight on your arms.
- Stepping only on your toes.
Tips
- Plenty of glute work with little impact.
- Slow down rather than hanging on.