upperwests
Cathlete
I was wondering how many risers people use for their high step. I currently use 5, but I noticed that on some workouts (or am I crazy?)Cathe uses 6.
How many risers do you use?
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Does anyone know how tall Cathe is? I'm sure that one's height makes a difference when selecting the amount of risers. For example, five risers for me (I'm slightly under 5 foot 2) would probably be similar to six risers for somone who is 5 foot 4 or taller. I would go with a height that challenges you but is safe at the same time.
Take care,
Ady
Take care,
Ady
kathryn
Cathlete
No matter what Cathe is using, it's safest to use a height that doesn't make the leg on the step bend at more than 90 degrees.
I vary the height of the high step from 10" to 14" for step ups (3-5 risers). For example, when I do HSTA, I vary the step-ups so that I do some with heavier weights and a lower step height, some with light or no weights at the highest, some off the back, some off the sides. I think it's always a good idea to not do the exact same movement over and over, to avoid overuse, and also to hit the muscles in a variety of ways.
I also adjust the number of risers according to the exercise. For example, when I use the High Step for sit and stands, I add risers to make it about 18" high (which makes more sense for me, as Cathe is 5'2" and I'm close to 5'6").
I vary the height of the high step from 10" to 14" for step ups (3-5 risers). For example, when I do HSTA, I vary the step-ups so that I do some with heavier weights and a lower step height, some with light or no weights at the highest, some off the back, some off the sides. I think it's always a good idea to not do the exact same movement over and over, to avoid overuse, and also to hit the muscles in a variety of ways.
I also adjust the number of risers according to the exercise. For example, when I use the High Step for sit and stands, I add risers to make it about 18" high (which makes more sense for me, as Cathe is 5'2" and I'm close to 5'6").
Amy Steppe
Cathlete
Cathe is a very petite 5'2".
Cedie is shorter than Cathe if my memory serves me.
I am 5'1" and I use whatever riser Cathe uses for her high step workouts.
Cedie is shorter than Cathe if my memory serves me.
I am 5'1" and I use whatever riser Cathe uses for her high step workouts.
GreenEyedLefty
Cathlete
I use 4, and that's plenty for me.
upperwests
Cathlete
thanks to all who responded.....I did order another because I noticed that in Supersets she uses 3 on each side of the club step.