Skip a Step (Stair Climber)

An advanced stair climber variation where you skip a step with each leg, stepping every other stair to increase lower body intensity and stride length.

Instructions

1. Stand on a stair climber machine in proper upright posture.
2. Instead of stepping on each stair, skip one and step on every other stair.
3. Maintain a steady rhythm throughout, alternating which leg leads.
4. Keep your torso upright and your core engaged.
5. Maintain light contact with the handles for balance but don’t lean on them.
6. Continue for the desired duration.

Tips

• This variation significantly increases the intensity and demands on your legs.
• Your stride length will be longer, engaging more glute and quadriceps fibers.
• This is an advanced variation; ensure you have a solid foundation with standard climbing first.
• Maintain control and proper form; don’t sacrifice technique for speed.
• For more difficulty, increase the machine’s resistance while maintaining the skip pattern.