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Do you find squats uncomfortable? I've ditched stretches for duck walks to build lower-body mobility, strength and stability


Published on 2024-12-09 09:06:45 - MSN
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  • Do you find squats uncomfortable? Add the duck walk to your routine and watch your lower-body mobility, strength and stability transform.

The article from MSN discusses an alternative to traditional stretching for improving lower body mobility, strength, and stability through an exercise called duck walks. The author explains that duck walks, which involve squatting down and moving forward while maintaining a low squat position, have replaced conventional stretches like the butterfly or pigeon pose in their routine. Duck walks are praised for their effectiveness in building not just flexibility but also functional strength and stability in the lower body. The exercise targets multiple muscle groups including the quads, glutes, hamstrings, and core, while also enhancing ankle mobility and knee stability. The author notes that duck walks can be uncomfortable initially due to the deep squat position, but with practice, they become more manageable and beneficial, offering a dynamic way to prepare the body for activities requiring lower body strength and mobility.

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