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Step Taps

Step taps alternate tapping each foot on a low step.

Balance & Stability

What this exercise does

Step taps alternate tapping each foot on a low step. They raise your heart rate gently and train the quick, controlled foot placement used on stairs.

At a glance

Muscles worked
Hip Flexors, Core
Experience
Beginner

How to do it

  1. Stand facing a low step or sturdy stair, near a rail.
  2. Tap your right foot on the step, then return it to the floor.
  3. Tap your left foot.
  4. Keep alternating at a steady pace.
  5. Go for 30 to 60 seconds.

Common mistakes

  • Looking at your feet.
  • Leaning forward.
  • Going faster than you can control.

Make it easier or harder

Make it easier

Use a lower step and tap slowly.

Make it harder

Speed up, or let go of the rail.

Keep it safe

Use a stable step with a non-slip surface and a rail within reach.

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