AIBU to ask how you walk up the stairs?

[TiredDonut]

I read something recently that suggested walking up stairs on tiptoes to build up calf muscles....

Is this not the ONLY way to walk up stairs? I've always walked up stairs on tiptoes and can't imagine an other way...

Am I weird?

(And yes, I've always had good calf muscles)

Blimey. Up normally, holding the banister.

I jump from the bottom stair to the top, I can't imagine any other way.

I walk up one foot in front of the other, or on all fours if in a rush.

I like to T-Rex down though

I go up my own stairs pretty normally, holding onto the handrail. However at my parents' (my childhood home) I go up on all fours, I just can't help it.

I've no idea actually. I'm tempted to get off my arse to go check but...

I do know I walk down the stairs on tiptoes though, caused me many an injury.

Clearly we have different ideas of fun 😁

I have my servant carry me.

I just spat out a good glug of red wine 🤣🤣🤣

same as everyone

When I’m feeling good and my knees aren’t hurting, I do an arm-pumping run. Makes me feel like a young ‘un. 😂

Flat footed, carefully and looking at each step before continuing.

Galloping on all fours or running two at a time. At home, obviously.

I run up but walk carefully down

I'm also interested in the all fours crew and about to test it out
I usually run up the stairs and think of it as a additional exercise as we have 3 floors and my bedroom is at the top.
Otherwise 2 or 3 steps at a time and, I've just done a trial, and I tiptoe too.

All fours (at home). Its quicker and yes, fun.

Don't recommend going downstairs on all fours though

A winch at the top and a flame thrower at the bottom. Works every time.

Please please go and try it and report back. It could be the new highlight of your day!

Same!

I open my umbrella, Mary Poppins style. Works both ways.

I'm fit and healthy (ish) but just walk normally up and down, I've fell top to bottom at least 5 times in the past as an adult and preferably don't want to do it again!
Is no-one wary of falling?

If I am behind my 21yo DD
Up the stairs , I slam each flat palm on the stairs shouting the word "Bears" ( used to totally wind her up when she was little )

On the way down, it's Regan McNeil (Exorcist) style , pausing at the bottom to lick her ankle
(Might be wishful thinking that one )

I don't think I go on tiptoes, I just walk up them. If I'm very tired I have been known to crawl up. Already have well defined calf muscles so I don't need to work on them.

As a child I would slide down headfirst. Wouldn't do it now, I think I would get dizzy.

Huffing and puffing, holding onto the railings

I run up on tiptoes at home. Same when out, or two at a time, I swear the steps are shallower.