Fitness
Trekking Pole Technique
Trekking pole technique shares load with your arms, shortens poles uphill, lengthens them downhill, and can reduce knee stress on long descents.
Trekking pole technique uses adjustable poles to share load with arms on climbs and descents—shortening poles uphill, lengthening downhill, and planting opposite arm to leg on flats. Proper straps and angle reduce wrist strain and save knees on long downhills.
Practice on easy trails before committing on scrambles.
Common questions
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Do trekking poles really help knees?
Studies and trail experience show poles reduce knee forces on descents when used consistently. They also aid balance with a heavy pack.
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