Muscle Groups
- Cardio-Respiratory System
- Hips & Buttocks
- Legs
Purposes
- Cardiovascular endurance.
Overview
Stair climbing is an excellent way to build cardiorespiratory endurance and lower body muscular endurance and strength.
Description
- Step onto the pedal platforms and grasp the hand rails.
- Push down on one pedal and allow other pedal to raise.
- Before lower lever hits bottom or upper lever hits top, alternate with opposite movement.
- Repeat.
Mistakes
- Slouching forward.
