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Stair climber alternatives

Machine taken, missing equipment, or something doesn't feel right? These exercises train the same main muscles as the stair climber, best matches first.

  1. Cross trainerTrains the quads and glutes, same movement, needs cross trainer.
  2. Sled pushTrains the quads and glutes, same movement, needs sled.
  3. CyclingTrains the quads, same movement, no equipment.
  4. Incline walkTrains the glutes, same movement, needs treadmill.
  5. Rowing machineTrains the quads, same movement, needs rowing machine.
  6. RunTrains the quads, same movement, no equipment.
  7. Shuttle runTrains the quads, same movement, no equipment.
  8. Stationary bikeTrains the quads, same movement, needs exercise bike.
  9. Treadmill runTrains the quads, same movement, needs treadmill.
  10. Brisk walkTrains the quads, same movement, no equipment.
  11. BurpeesTrains the quads, same movement, no equipment.
  12. Fan bikeTrains the quads, same movement, needs exercise bike.

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