Lower Body Strength - The 'Duck'
Walk
An excellent way to strengthen your Quads and the entire core and lower
body!
Primary Areas Worked Quadriceps as well as other major
muscles in the leg.
Tempo Moderate pace.
Breathing Pattern Breathe IN and OUT rhythmically.
Starting Position Squatting down in a ‘catcher’s’ position.
Movement Walk forwards or backwards while staying crouched
low in the ‘catcher’s’ position.
Additional Athletic Qualities Worked Core strength and
stability.
Injury Considerations, Contraindications & Comments This
goes back to our ‘don’t let your knees go over your toes’ point. This
exercise does not place any more strain on your knees then will movements
you may have to make purposely or accidentally during both life and sport.
The deep knee flexion style is contraindicated in the event of an existing
meniscus problem, however.
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