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If you are using your arms on a stair master, and they aren't locked, and your goal is just an energy burn are you cheating?

submitted by CoronaHoax to PimsGym 6 hoursMay 20, 2025 12:37:57 ago (+1/-0)     (PimsGym)

Obviously it takes weight off your legs, so if your goal is specifically a leg workout then it's cheating. But so long as you aren't locking your arms, is using your arms in a stairmaster workout cheating if your goal is only to burn energy?



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Just get on the thing, and keep stepping for cardio.

If you are trying to gain muscle mass or tone-up, then you might want to look into safe / light weight leg exercises.