Stairmaster
Quick answer
Stairmaster is a beginner cardio exercise on the stairmaster that raises your heart rate.
Written by the GymStreak coaching team
Muscles worked
Primary
- Heart and lungs
How to do Stairmaster
- 1
Step onto the stairmaster and select your preferred option from the menu.
- 2
Begin stepping, keeping your body upright and looking forward. Don’t slouch or lean forward.
- 3
When you hold the handles, only use them lightly for stability and don’t lean or support any of your weight with your arms.
- 4
If the machine feels too slow, turn up the speed settings.
- 5
Continue for as long as is required.
Form cues
- Don't forget to stay hydrated throughout the exercise!.
- Note that there can be pedal based or revolving stairs machine variations.
- Push through the stairs/pedals through the heel and not the toes.
- Keep your body upright throughout the exercise.
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