What's the difference between using the stair climber machine and doing step-ups on a box?

What's the difference between using the stair climber machine and doing step-ups on a box?Let's assume for argument's sake that the height of the individual stairs and the height of the box are the same (maybe 8 inches or so?). As far as I can tell, these are the main differences: When you do step-ups, you have to step down in addition to stepping up. Any insights into the benefits of the step down would be appreciated! Because you only step up on the climber, you get less "recovery" time between reps because you don't have the step-down The stair climber automatically controls tempo, which would be self-regulated on the box If I have access to both, is there a reason to pick one over the other? Is one better for a certain training demographic, or for certain training goals? submitted by /u/weezerluva369 [link] [comments]

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