Why does it feel “easier” to go up a set of steps on an angle, rather than straight on? Surely the work required to go up them is the same?
In: Physics
Aside from all the physics that others have addressed, there is also the matter of which muscles you are loading as you climb. Depending on the dimensions of the stairs and an individual’s natural gate, the hamstrings, quads, and butt may be activated more or less as one climbs which can affect fatigue.
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