as well. And, compared to forward walking, walking backwards places different stresses and demands on the muscles and joints in the lower body, helping build strength and reducing overuse injuries.Besides looking and feeling different, “the activation of muscles is slightly different when walking backwards, as you will use the hamstrings and anterior tibialis muscles much more than normal, and the quads and calves much less,” Burden says.
Finally, he says you need to pay attention to your posture. “Many people will hunch or twist to try and see where they are going,” says Burden. “Make sure to stand tall, taking quick glances over your shoulder, if necessary, so that the muscles and joints stay in proper alignment.”Although the TikTok trend may only show people gushing about walking backwards on a treadmill, you can certainly walk backwards on regular ground. However, it may be more challenging and less safe.
Burden adds that many people like walking on the treadmill due to the convenience of having your workout stats like your workout time, distance, and calories. It also offers the other main