How to hold your walking pole

March 2015

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March 2015

A three-step guide to correctly holding your walking pole You wouldn’t think there would be much science behind holding a walking pole, but you’d be wrong. When used correctly, the strap gives control over the pole without a muscle-tiring grip. That’s important when need to reach forward, say down a steep incline, or push back, […]

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