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Step it up: 7 quick stair exercises to do at home

2. Stair crawl

  • Begin at the bottom of the stairs, on your arms and legs.
  • Your arms should be under your shoulders, knees below your hips, and feet resting on the ground.
  • Slowly raise up to your toes, lifting both knees off the floor.
  • Keep your back in a neutral position.
  • Begin crawling up the steps by moving your opposite arm and leg forward at the same time to the next step.
  • Alternate this cross-body pattern for the desired number of stairs you wish to climb.

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