Follow @fithikernation for tips on hiking training, fitness and injury prevention! 👍🏻 When you walk straight down a steep slope with your toes forward, most people naturally shift into a slight “back seat” position — leaning back to feel more stable (unless you have poles). This posture actually puts your knees at an angle that increases the force going into the joint. And at the same time, your quads are working eccentrically — meaning they’re lengthening under load (which requires a lot more

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