Prime Your Body for Squats: Master the Duck Walk
Unlock Serious Squat Gains with This Mobility Essential
Squats are a fundamental exercise that builds
lower body strength and muscle. Unfortunately
many people struggle to achieve adequate squat depth, which
limits their gains and increases the risk of injury. I tackle this by incorporating
the duck walk
into my warm-up routine.
It’s a game-changer.
What is the Duck Walk?
To do the duck walk, start by sitting low
in a squat position.
Bring your hands behind your head
Then walk forward, keeping
your chest proud, back straight and making
sure those knees stay aligned with your toes.
The key to following proper form
is to focus on leading with your chest. This helps ensure you reach full range of motion
The
video below demonstrates these tips:
WATCH: The Duck Walk Demo
Three Ways to Duck Walk
I learned this gem from Sonny Webster,
an Olympic weightlifting Athlete and specialist in
mobility
and strive to build strength throughout my full range
of motion
Fulling your range of motion
The Benefits of the Duck Walk
If your warm ups
re mainly
Do not ignore you can’t
Isometric holds
enable you to practice your
strength too
Below are three
