Cardio · Machine

Stair Machine (Floors)

Endless stairs, nowhere to hide. Glutes on notice.

Stair Machine (Floors) exercise demonstration
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How to do it

  1. Step onto the machine and grip the rails lightly for balance.
  2. Start climbing at a steady pace.
  3. Stand tall and step with full foot placement on each stair.
  4. Hold your pace for the set number of floors.

The one cue that matters

Stand upright and don't lean your weight on the rails, that's cheating your legs out of the work.

Muscles worked

The Stair Machine (Floors) isolates the Cardio — no passengers. That makes it a clean tool for adding targeted cardio volume without extra fatigue.

FAQ

What muscles does the Stair Machine (Floors) work?

The Stair Machine (Floors) primarily works the Cardio.

How long should a session be?

Depends on the goal: 20 to 30 minutes steady builds the base, shorter intervals sharpen it. Consistency beats heroics.

How many sets and reps of Stair Machine (Floors)?

For most lifters 3 to 4 working sets. Pick the rep range that fits your goal and progress the load when the top of the range feels owned.

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