The duck walk is an exercise done by squatting and walking slowly, while relying on your hips, quadriceps, hamstrings and gluteal muscles for support. It is often used as a military or sports training method for building strength in the legs. Perhaps the most famous duck walk was performed by Chuck Berry as he played guitar. After trying it during a show in the 1950s, the duck walk became a regular feature of his performances. Other guitarists have made it part of their stage performances as well. Although they are based on similar movements, this article will tell you how to do the duck walk exercise and the duck walk guitar move variations.
Method 1 of 2: Duck Walk Squat
1Find a long flat and straight surface where you can perform the duck walk, like a gym floor.Ad
2Wear loose fitting or flexible exercise clothing and athletic trainers.
3Stand with feet hip distance apart. Keep your back as straight as possible and your abdominal muscles flexed.
4Squat down until your thighs are in a parallel position to the ground.
5Keep your arms out to the sides to catch you in case you lose your balance.
6Stay in the squat position, pick your right calf up and place it flat on the ground in front of you. This is 1 duck walk step.
7Repeat with your left leg.
8Walk 10 alternating steps in a row.
9Return to standing position by slowly pushing upwards with your gluteal muscles.
10Rest for at least 30 seconds and then repeat the duck walk. Rest again and repeat the 10 steps as many times as is possible while holding good form and retaining your balance.
- Some muscle fatigue is normal after repeating this exercise. Start slow and increase your repetitions as you grow stronger. Do the duck walk every other day, in order to allow your muscles time to rest.
Method 2 of 2: Guitar Duck Walk Modification
1Do the normal duck walk exercise for a few steps.
2Stand up with your legs slightly apart.
3Lift your right knee until your thigh is parallel to the ground.
4Lower your right leg as you jump forward very slightly with your left foot.
5Repeat using your right leg, so that you are scooting in a straight line across the floor. Repeat 3 to 10 times.
6Switch directions and raise your left knee. Scoot your right foot forward as you lower your left leg. Repeat 3 to 10 times.
7Try the duck walk with a guitar, after you are comfortable and balanced when you do both duck walk moves.Ad
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- If you are learning to duck walk with a guitar, practice without the guitar first.
- Do not do the duck walk if you have any problems with your knees.
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