Originally Posted by
MinnMan
On short hills I sometimes move to the back of the saddle and have my heels pointed down, but that's definitely not a normal stroke for me. Sometimes a little variation is a good thing.
That's something I'll do occasionally when I'm tiring on a climb. It kind of turns each pedal stroke into a mini-leg-press or squat, and can bring some welcome short-term power (and a little relief) to the task.