Brianna Steinhilber Shares 5 Exercises to Make Stair Climbing Easier
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Updated · TODAY · Jul 21
Brianna Steinhilber Shares 5 Exercises to Make Stair Climbing Easier
1 articles · Updated · TODAY · Jul 21
Summary
Five functional moves — sit-to-stands, step-ups, calf raises, marching and split squats — can help people who get winded on stairs build the strength needed for climbing.
Steinhilber said stair climbing is demanding because each step lifts full body weight against gravity, requiring force from the glutes, quads, calves and core while also taxing the heart and lungs.
The exercises target the same movement patterns used on stairs: step-ups mimic climbing, sit-to-stands build lower-body and core control, and split squats improve single-leg strength and stability.
Steinhilber said stronger legs can reduce effort and fatigue on stairs without hours on a stair machine, while also improving balance, coordination and confidence in daily activities.