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Resistance-Band Duck Walk

Build lower body strength & mobility with this unique exercise! Feel the burn as you waddle your way to a better workout.

The Resistance-Band Duck Walk is a compound exercise that mainly works the quads and glutes & hips, with help from the hamstrings and core. You'll need: resistance bands.

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Required Equipment

Resistance Bands
Resistance Bands

Resistance-Band Duck Walk Muscles Worked

Primary

Quads (quadriceps femoris); Glutes (gluteus maximus)

Secondary

Hamstrings; Obliques

How to do the Resistance-Band Duck Walk

  1. Start by selecting an appropriate resistance band for your strength level.

  2. Place the resistance band around both legs, positioning it just above your knees.

  3. Stand with your feet roughly hip-width apart, ensuring there is tension in the band.

  4. Lower yourself into a semi-squat position, like you are sitting back into a chair. Keep your back straight and chest up.

  5. Take a small step to the side with one foot, followed by the other, maintaining the squat position and keeping tension in the resistance band at all times.

  6. Continue to side-step in one direction for the desired distance or until you feel your muscles are effectively activated.

  7. Repeat the movement in the opposite direction.

  8. Continue these steps for the desired number of sets or for a certain time duration, making sure to keep the intensity and form consistent throughout the exercise.

Note: Ensure you maintain good form through the exercise with your knees tracking over toes and your weight on your heels. Make sure not to let your knees collapse inward. Keeping your movement steady and controlled will better engage the muscles and provide a more effective workout.

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Resistance-Band Duck Walk FAQs

What muscles does the Resistance-Band Duck Walk work?

The Resistance-Band Duck Walk mainly works the quads and glutes & hips, with help from the hamstrings and core. The main muscles are the quadriceps femoris and gluteus maximus.

What equipment do you need for the Resistance-Band Duck Walk?

Resistance bands.

Is the Resistance-Band Duck Walk a compound exercise?

Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.

What workout day should the Resistance-Band Duck Walk go on?

It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.

What are some Resistance-Band Duck Walk variations and alternatives?

Similar exercises include the Band Squat, Duck Walk, Forward-Backward Duck Walk and Band Lateral Walk.

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