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Cardio · Body Weight
Climber a Padded Stool Supported
Climber a Padded Stool Supported is an intermediate compound cardio exercise that works the cardiovascular system (cardio), with the chest and triceps assisting. It needs no equipment beyond your own body weight. A typical prescription is 1-3 rounds of 30-60 seconds, and it burns about 9.8 calories per minute.
- Target
- Cardiovascular System
- Body part
- Cardio
- Equipment
- Body Weight
- Category
- Cardio
- Mechanic
- Compound
- Force
- Push
- Sets × reps
- 1-3 × 30-60 sec
- Calories / min
- ≈ 9.8 kcal
Primary muscles
- Shoulders · Deltoids
- Core · Rectus Abdominis, Obliques
Secondary muscles
- Chest · Pectoralis Major
- Triceps · Triceps Brachii
How to do Climber a Padded Stool Supported
- Begin in a plank position on the floor with your hands directly under your shoulders and your body forming a straight line from head to heels. The padded stool should be in front of you.
- Engage your core and place your right hand on the stool, followed by your left hand, lifting your upper body onto the stool.
- Reverse the movement by placing your right hand back on the floor, followed by your left hand, lowering your body back into the plank position.
- Continue climbing up and down the stool, alternating which hand leads the movement for the desired number of repetitions or duration.
Form tips
- Focus on controlled movements, ensuring you have a stable grip on the stool to avoid slipping.
- Use a stable stool or bench to support your hands and ensure it is placed on a non-slip surface to prevent movement.
- Ensure your shoulders remain directly over your hands to avoid unnecessary strain on your wrists and shoulders.
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Climber a Padded Stool Supported FAQ
What muscles does Climber a Padded Stool Supported work?
Climber a Padded Stool Supported mainly works the cardiovascular system in the cardio (Deltoids, Rectus Abdominis and Obliques). The chest and triceps work as secondary muscles.
What equipment do you need for Climber a Padded Stool Supported?
None. Climber a Padded Stool Supported is a body weight exercise, so you can do it at home or anywhere with enough space.
How many sets and reps of Climber a Padded Stool Supported should I do?
Start with 1-3 rounds of 30-60 seconds. Pick a load or variation where the last one or two reps are hard but your form stays clean.
Is Climber a Padded Stool Supported good for beginners?
It's rated intermediate. Beginners can work up to it once they control simpler cardio exercises.
How many calories does Climber a Padded Stool Supported burn?
About 9.8 calories per minute for a person of around 70 kg, based on a MET value of 8. Ten minutes of work is roughly 98 calories; heavier people burn more.
What is a good alternative to Climber a Padded Stool Supported?
Other exercises for the cardiovascular system include Suspension Trainer With Grips Mountain Climber, Assault Airbike Fast Speed, Med Ball Slam Burpees and Stepmill Machine Steps.
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