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climbing stairs for a butt?
hey everyone i was wondering how effective you all think climbing stairs is to shape your butt? i have 2 sets of stairs in the house, but they are both spiral staircases so i don’t know if that would somehow cause an imbalance of muscle or knee problems compared to a staight staircase.. lately haven’t had much motivation for exersise, but find that i can walk up and down the stairs for awhile listening to my mp3 player so just wanted to know if i am just burning calories and toning legs or if this is an effective way to lift and round the butt. if not will stick to squats and lunges. thanks for your opinions.
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Climbing stairs really kicks a**!! LOL Yes its a great way to tone your glutes, hamstrings and quads and even the muscles of the calf. To get the most out of your climb, take it slow and you can even to 2 at a time depending on the height of your steps. Try to keep your torso up right and don’t let your knee go beyond your toes. Also…In between stair sets you can do standing calf raises…
Calf Raises:
Keeping legs straight (don’t bend at the knee) through out the move, stand on the ball of your foot/feet at the edge of a step, drop your heels down towards the floor so they are lower than your toes, then with control, raise up on to the ball of your foot, release all the way back down slooowly and repeat. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_rambo.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_rambo.gif -
hey thanks for the fast and thorough reply Veena! i know your busy, appreciate it- thanks! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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Pole-twista,
I found this today while shopping for the insanity work out. I saw your forum post and thought this might be what you’re looking for. The first link is for the video, and the second like is for the website you can buy it from. Good luck with your booty work outs! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_thumright.gif
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AWSOME!!!! thanks so much Cherrybomb!!!!
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