Stair Up
Facing a flight of stairs, take one walking stride up onto the first step and back down, over and over; the everyday stair step as a drill.
How to do it
Setup
Standing a short step in front of a flight of stairs, feet hip-width, arms relaxed.
Steps
- Step one foot onto the first stair and rise onto it, the arms swinging as in walking.
- Step back down to the floor with the same foot first.
- Repeat, leading with the other foot in turn.
Common mistakes
Pushing off with the back foot: the front leg lifts you. Only the toes on the stair: set the whole foot down. Looking down at every step: eyes ahead, posture tall.
Breathing
Steady with the rhythm.
