You rarely see anyone doing weighted stair climbs anymore. The main reason is because they're so damned hard. I used these when training for the Fire Fighter Combat Challenge (the hardest two minutes in sports) but they're great for all-around metabolic conditioning.
It's very simple. Grab a set of dumbbells and walk up the stairs as fast as you can. When you get to the top, walk back down. Rest as needed and go again. Repeat until your heart explodes out of your chest, your lungs collapse, or your legs give out. Whatever comes first.
It's simple, yes, but easy? Don't kid yourself. After 5-10 minutes you'll be done.
related posts
Smart Training 2
Dr. Ken Kinakin, much like Dr. Mike Leahy, knows your pain. In fact, he's made a living off of it. The doc is one of the best in the world at devising training protocols to help make you injury-proof. Yeah, he likes bodybuilding and powerlifting routines, too, but when it comes to figuring out how to fix what ails ya', he's one of the best.
Tip: Can Anyone Build 19-Inch Arms?
Is there a secret to building big arms? Well, kinda. Here's what you need to know.
I, Bodybuilder 4 - Chest - Wednesday
Build muscle as fast as humanly possible — week after week — until you see a body in the mirror that you barely recognize.
The 6-Week Sprinting Solution
An interval training program that will radically alter your conditioning, increase endurance and power, and help you drop body fat. Get it here.