Power Stairs

Power Stairs — Start position
Start position
Power Stairs — End position
End position
Region
Knee & Thigh
Equipment
Other
Category
Strongman
Level
Intermediate
Mechanic
compound
Force
pull

Muscles worked

  • hamstrings
  • adductors
  • calves
  • glutes
  • lower back
  • quadriceps
  • shoulders
  • traps

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  1. In the power stairs, implements are moved up a staircase. For training purposes, these can be performed with a tire or box.

  2. Begin by taking the implement with both hands. Set your feet wide, with your head and chest up. Drive through the ground with your heels, extending your knees and hips to raise the weight from the ground.

  3. As you lean back, attempt to swing the weight onto the stairs, which are usually around 16-18" high. You can use your legs to help push the weight onto the stair.

  4. Repeat for 3-5 repetitions, and continue with a heavier weight, moving as fast as possible.

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