Climb & Conquer: 5 Easy exercises you can do on the stairs

ashley

30 Aug 2017

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Push-Ups
Who hasn't heard of them? After all, push ups have been universally lauded as one of the most effective arm exercises. But why do them on stairs? When you do a push up on the stairs, your body is elevated at an angle, thus providing more of a challenge than a regular push up. No doubt, this would change up the workout game!
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Squat Jumps
Thunder thighs. the bane of every woman's existence. Across the globe, millions of women have resigned themselves to an endless monotony of squats in an attempt to counter this problem. But is there a much simpler way that burns more calories? Yes, there is: jump squats! Jump squats provide an edge with it's cardio component that regular squats could not hope to measure up to! Additionally, if you do jump squats when ascending the stairs, the incline kicks it up a notch in terms of difficulty!
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Tricep Dips
Not all of us have our own bench press in the comfort of our homes. Therefore, most people rely on the extensive equipment provided at gyms for a good arm workout. However, what about those days you just don't feel like enduring the sweaty and packed gym? Well, fear not! Tricep dips will save the day! As the name suggests, this exercise targets your triceps in particular.

To do this exercise, place your palms shoulder-width apart from each other on the steps of the stairs. Gently lower your body towards the ground until your elbows are at a 90 degree angle. This is considered as one rep. Once you feel that burn kick in, you know you've done it right!
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Split-Lunges
Alternating split lunges are a great overall body exercise which can be done by almost anyone! To do this exercise, all you have to do is stand with your feet together before bending your right leg forward until your knee is parallel to your ankle. This counts as one rep. Alternate the leg used for every lunge done. This miracle exercise will tone your lower body and core.
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Sprinting
Running has always been a popular form of exercise. But, do you know that sprinting up the stairs would be a much more effective fat-burner?. Sprinting up the stairs burns an insane amount of calories as the incline increases the level of difficulty! Grab a pair of running shoes and get to work!

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Have you ever gotten back from an intense day of work with absolutely no mood whatsoever to hit the gym? We get it – we’ve all been there. It is no surprise that sometimes, the long journey to the gym feels much more draining than the actual workout itself. If that doesn’t already put a damper on your spirit, the thought of doing the same workout definitely will.

If you are looking for an easy alternative to the gym for an effective workout session, why not consider the humble staircase? The stairs are a truly under-recognised workout prop that lets you engage in everything from cardio to high-intensity interval training (HIIT) – without the hefty gym membership. Check out the gallery above for 5 easy, effective exercises you can do with nothing but a staircase!

Ashley

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