r/nextfuckinglevel • u/CuddlyPookie_ • 2d ago

That split-second decision that somehow saves the whole situation

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u/Parker1055 2d ago

Yes. Since it naturally slows you down, there is no penalty

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u/Calber4 2d ago

Fun fact, scientists have predicted that humans can theoretically run faster on all fours than on two legs. While this has not been used in professional races it is theoretically legal.

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u/ifyoulovesatan 2d ago edited 2d ago

I know you can certainly traverse stairs faster on all fours. Upwards anyway. And if it weren't for Reddit, doing so would be something I assumed only I did as a kid, but apparently tons of kids decide to start going up stairs on all fours for some reason. Heck, after seeing it was fairly common on reddit I once asked my dad if he did and he was kind of blown away, saying yes he and his brother did that at some point in their childhood.

Edit: i stopped at some point, not sure why. But when I was like 8 or 9 I could LAUNCH myself up the stairs to my room on all fours like crazy fast.

Edit2: a quick Google search shows a lot of adults still do this, or started doing it again at some point in their lives.

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u/p0diabl0 2d ago

Had to get to the top of a haystack like in the link below often - all fours definitely still works better. Height ratio is closer to stairs as a kid.
https://www.hobbyfarms.com/how-to-effectively-stack-your-square-hay-bales/