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Quadriceps · Intermediate

Power Stairs

Short stair sprint using powerful secure foot contacts and a controlled walking descent.

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Power Stairs demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

QuadricepsGlutesCalvesCardio

Equipment

Bodyweight

Sets × time

4 × 15 sec

Rest

1 min 30 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Stand at the base of a clear staircase in an athletic stance with the torso slightly inclined forward.
  2. 02Drive up the stairs using powerful, quick steps and place each foot securely on the center of the tread.
  3. 03Pump the arms aggressively in opposition to the legs to support acceleration.
  4. 04Maintain a tall, stable posture and avoid overstriding or skipping steps unless the drill specifically requires it.
  5. 05Finish beyond the top step, then walk back down carefully before beginning the next effort.

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