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

3. Stair lunge

  • Facing away from the stairs, stand tall with your feet shoulder-distance apart.
  • Move your left leg backward to rest on a step.
  • Inhale, bend your knees, and lower your body.
  • Exhale, extend your legs, and return to a standing position.
  • Your front knee should be over the center of your front foot. Don't let the knee bend beyond your toes.
  • Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching to the right leg.

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