HamstringsIntermediate
Power Stairs
A strongman event where a heavy implement is swung up a flight of stairs one step at a time. It builds explosive hip extension from a wide squat stance, much like a heavy hinged swing.
Primary muscles
- Hamstrings
- Glutes (Gluteus Maximus)
- Quadriceps
Secondary muscles
- Lower Back (Erector Spinae)
- Traps (Trapezius)
- Adductors
- Calves (Gastrocnemius)
- Forearm Flexors
- Sets
- 3–5
- Reps
- 3–5 steps
- Rest
- 120–180s
How to perform
This information is general fitness guidance, not medical advice. Stop if you feel pain and consult a qualified professional.