Reverse Hiking Technique

DISCLAIMER: This video was made for information sharing purposes only. Apply caution when using this technique. I am not responsible if you fall on your face while trying this out. Enjoy. The Reverse Hiking Technique is something I thought of one day while trekking up a long service road as part of my hike at the Mission Trails Regional Park in San Diego, California. It appeared I would be looking at this boring hill for a while, and since all of this beautiful scenery was just behind me, I decided to say, "forget this" and hike up the hill backwards. I was then able to enjoy the wonderful scenery while I hiked up the hill. I found it uses different muscles in your legs, which is useful if you want to balance your exertion and get a good quad-pump.From finding success in this technique, I eventually learned how surprisingly efficient it is to walk downhill back-stepping as well. And while this may defeat the purpose of enjoying your view, if you've had a long hike already, alternating the muscles you use and minimizing that particular strain that occurs in your claves and shins while walking downhill will come as a relief. I am someone who has personally experienced very debilitating feet, knee, and leg injuries that are still part of my everyday life. But hiking outdoors is something I get tremendous pleasure from, so I have been fortunate not to let these injuries keep me down for long. With that said, I know how beneficial it can be to find alternative ways for accomplishing a feat if you have limitations or are prone to pain in certain muscle groups and body parts. I've found these techniques utilize different muscle groups so I can still do what I love with less pain and irritation. I cannot guarantee they will have the same effect on you, or that it is something you will even want to consider given the inherent risk that is associated with it. I believe with enough practice a person can become good at anything, so the technique may end up serving you well if you end up giving it a try. I hope you enjoy the video. Thank you.