Often used for strength exercises, mixed grip is useful while descending stairs in order to reduce risk of injury.<\/p>\n
Descending stairs without handrails use is with no doubt the less safe solution and having at least three (1 hand+2 feet)\u00a0or four (2 hands+2\u00a0feet)\u00a0points of contact, even if it provides more\u00a0safety and balance, is not synonym of\u00a0wrists injury and falling forward risk prevention.<\/p>\n
Mixed grip technique named “trailing hand technique” is effective while descending narrow and steep stairs in addition to a difficult handrail grip. It consists in trailing your “strongest” hand with palm up underneath the handrail behind you forcing your trunk twisting slightly (subsequently feet).<\/p>\n
Result? Stronger\u00a0and responsive wrist, controlled descent and larger\u00a0walkable surface on step…walk like an egyptian…<\/p>\n
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See attached picture.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"