MEPS - How to DUCK WALK & PASS All The Physical Exercises | 2021

[@dplj4428]

If pain around knees or shoulder, do gradual strengthening of muscles around all the tendons. Not heavyweights, not jerking. When your muscles easily stretch and are stronger, the tendons are less likely to tear. Helps to do gradual full range for shoulder, hips, etc just like for fingers and feet.

[@pavlakovic8071]

Anyone still having trouble with the duck walk 1 stretching your hip flexors will help loosen your hips that may be stiff and do squats , calf raises , do core muscle exercises and your back muscles and always stretch does not matter your age it will help 😉

[@daniellamarchetta5790]

Yes me! I just had a knee injury had a broken tibia plateau with a meniscus tear. So it is difficult for me still

[@johns.8220]

I do it tomorrow. Shaking in my boots but this makes me feel a bit better about it all- thanks a million for this!

[@MiniG59]

I came here because I was overthinking about the duck walk but you taught me and I did it with ease thank you lol I am not nervous anymore!!!

[@majoves293]

i go into MEPS tomorrow 😭 i’m super nervous, but this video helped so much, thank you!

[@kickinitwithkami6477]

You got this! Best wishes!

[@majoves293]

@@kickinitwithkami6477 i swore in DEP! thank you for the helpful tips

[@kickinitwithkami6477]

Congratulations 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@bruce415]

Great duck walks and they do build the legs up! Use to duck walks in football practice.

[@elshiftsd7260]

Thank you I’m prior service I have meps on wensday I love your professionalism

[@kickinitwithkami6477]

'Preciate your service, welcome back and best wishes!

[@JenniferOttomanelli]

Awesome, thank you Kami and thank you for your service!

[@ShacarraJenkins2020]

Wheeeeeeew thanks! Headed to meps Monday and honey I was just like lord it’s gonna be what it’s gonna be

[@kickinitwithkami6477]

You got this!

[@warrior_9726]

Little wobbly on the duck walk but I’m sure if I practice a bit before my recruiter picks me up, I’ll be good

[@kickinitwithkami6477]

You got this! Best wishes!

[@warrior_9726]

@@kickinitwithkami6477 thanks I leave tomorrow

[@mrbrent619]

I serve now not in the army lol but if you have any questions feel free to ask or I can get you in contact with some good people who will give you the entire rundown. I actually found your channel looking up stuff about being a mail courier once I get out 😂. Content is dope btw

[@kickinitwithkami6477]

We're trading careers lol I just got in the military, you're leaving. I just left the post office and your thinking about going in! Best wishes on everything!

[@christianrivera0712]

Do you have to start in a full heels to the ground position? Or can you already have your toes up on your back foot and just keep the front foot on your heel

[@user-xo2wq6qh4w]

This was SO helpful. Thank you, sis! 🖤✊🏾 I go to MEPS on Wednesday(:

[@kickinitwithkami6477]

Best wishes!!!

[@user-xo2wq6qh4w]

@@kickinitwithkami6477 Thank you((:

[@Connor-ek6xn]

How did you do?

[@user-xo2wq6qh4w]

@@Connor-ek6xn good! I'm awaiting the surgeon general's feedback though, because of a minor surgery I had in 2013. I should hear back any day now. I will come back with the results from that(:

[@Connor-ek6xn]

@@user-xo2wq6qh4w Thats awesome, good luck!!

[@christopherkimmer8240]

I'm actually just grabbing some tips to duck walk for mma training so thanks for the video, although I feel cheated with that shameless orange plug never hated vit C as much as right now.

[@l.4723]

Hey I failed the duck walk and they told me to go to the doctor to see if my joints are alright and everything was good but my recruiter stopped contacting me ever since can I still go back?

[@kickinitwithkami6477]

You can go back but you will have to bring all of your medical records. Find a different recruiter once you get clearance from your doctor.

[@icehypercritical8079]

I have meps tomorrow and I’m 9 pounds below my weight, I’m really nervous because I can do everything else but will I still be disqualified?

[@kickinitwithkami6477]

You should be just fine 😊💪🏾

[@Lina-mp]

Loved your video! If you don’t mind me asking, how tall are you? You mentioned you had to get a height waiver. I’m pretty short but I definitely want to join.

[@kickinitwithkami6477]

4' 8.5" I think you have to be at least 4' 10" to avoid the waiver process.

[@Lina-mp]

@@kickinitwithkami6477 lol, we’re the same height. I hoping they approve me for one. Thank you!!

[@Shmop_]

For the duck walk, is it bear foot or with shoes?

[@kickinitwithkami6477]

Barefoot.

[@Jak20245]

Do you have to move on the floor with your knees?

[@sophiakitto2039]

I go into MEPS in 8 dayssss figure practicing daily a week before would be good

[@kickinitwithkami6477]

Best wishes!

[@sophiakitto2039]

@@kickinitwithkami6477 Thanks! man, I have been looking forward to this moment ever since I was 16… (im 18 now) it’s been a long time coming, but I’m ready.

[@kickinitwithkami6477]

@@sophiakitto2039 Well, the moment is almost here and I know you will do well! Be sure to take advantage of everything the military has to offer and don't lose sight of your goals.

[@mikaylahfish6456]

Do they make you do push-ups and sit-ups at MEPS too??

[@kickinitwithkami6477]

No

[@bigfootisreal6150]

Hey i was curious with the knee drop and getting back up did they make you also walk on your knees?

[@kickinitwithkami6477]

No.

[@bigfootisreal6150]

@@kickinitwithkami6477 thank you tons, Ive just submitted waivers for knee surgeries on both my knees, i can do the knee drop and get up 100% but ive had some friends go “Oh dude they make you walk on them.” So ive been trying to do that and call me crazy but walking with my full weight on my knees on concrete isnt the most comfortable thing, im thinking now they were fucking with me, i appreciate this.

[@kickinitwithkami6477]

Lol they're wrong for that 🤦🏾‍♀️ Best wishes on everything.

[@bigfootisreal6150]

@@kickinitwithkami6477 thank you, ive lost 125lbs and had 3 surgeries to shoot my shot

[@luiggimontero5821]

@@bigfootisreal6150 question. U already went to Meps or are u waiting to get your prescreen package to get approved so you can schedule your physical at Meps ? Or do you have to go to Meps first and then get the medical waiver ?? Thank.

[@LifewithAbrea]

Man that's not the duck walk I imagined lol I tried its not hard but not as easy as it looks I'm definitely going to practice before I go

[@kickinitwithkami6477]

Best wishes!

[@LifewithAbrea]

@@kickinitwithkami6477 thank you!

[@nolanlong7310]

Do you know anything about bulging discs? I got a couple but they dont bring me pain and I work hvac, which is pretty physically demanding. Crawling In super tight an confined spaces and installing 200+ pound units.

[@kickinitwithkami6477]

I do not 🤷🏾‍♀️ I would definitely get them checked out tho. Something that doesn't bother you now could wreck havoc down the line. Best wishes.

[@nolanlong7310]

@@kickinitwithkami6477 i have an mri report an my chiropractor said to just strengthen my core as much as i possibly can and stretch often, following that advice i havent had many issues so far

[@jeovaleerrivera7039]

What happens if my knee cracking every step?did i disqualify?

[@nadjadonnell2106]

ok so here’s my situation and i would like an army person to answer ok so i went to meps 2 months before i enlisted i took my drug test and passed my recruiter told me that i wouldn’t get drug tested again until after basic training and that on my ship day since i’m a female they will only give me a pregnancy test before i go is this true

[@kickinitwithkami6477]

We got drug tested in basic....

[@yuratripwire1001]

Haha I got the inside scoop weeks before MEPS I’m gonna do absolutely fine

[@kickinitwithkami6477]

You got this! Best wishes!

[@goldengrace2471]

When they take your height and weight are you dressed or underwear? Am actually going for meps this week and am struggling with my weight

[@kickinitwithkami6477]

Underwear and best wishes on everything.

[@miapia29]

What do i wear ? Can I wear jogging pants n reg shirt or it has to be khaki pants n polo

[@kickinitwithkami6477]

Either or...only thing you absolutely can't wear are hats.

[@jenarodriguez2634]

I have never been diagnosed with flat foot but I think my feet are flat is that a disqualification?

[@kaiya9599]

Yes depending if the person wants to disqualify you

[@MrYikes-dk2mb]

I can do everything, but the duck walk rn. 😭 I have to figure it out by Monday morning or I’m screwed. 💀

[@kickinitwithkami6477]

You got this! Keep those knees apart. Best wishes!

[@royceangelo7847]

Can I get in with mild scoliosis?

[@kickinitwithkami6477]

There was a girl in my platoon in basic training with a curved back, so you might be fine...

[@elindigeno1215]

How low do you have to go for this duck walk?

[@kickinitwithkami6477]

As low as I did it. Your bottom should be pretty close to the ground.

[@elindigeno1215]

@@kickinitwithkami6477 I can't do it that low.

[@luckystars98]

I'm waiting to go to MEPS I'm a female, and I wear boxers my recruiters said I can't wear my boxers and sports bra to MEPS is that true?

[@kickinitwithkami6477]

I wear boxers too but for meps I wore boyshorts and I'm almost certain I wore a sports bra. The only thing I was told is that you can't wear see-through (lace) or thongs.

[@luckystars98]

@@kickinitwithkami6477 okay cool

[@Vampybattie]

I’m so nervous I go next week

[@kickinitwithkami6477]

Best wishes!

[@shamoya1211]

Do you have knock knees?

[@kickinitwithkami6477]

No...

[@xoch9778]

how tall are you? i’m 5’3 is that tall enough?

[@kickinitwithkami6477]

Yeah you're more than good lol I'm only 4'8.5"

[@deilylyrret]

I don't think I'm going to pass the duck walk. My heels won't touch the ground

[@jake2kk]

Duck walking is not easy being 6”4…

[@kickinitwithkami6477]

And rucking is not easy being 4' 9" lol We all have struggles. You'll be fine 😊

[@jake2kk]

@@kickinitwithkami6477 Yeah time to practice

[@user-yf7es4gz3o]

Wait pause they gotta check my an.........😀I'm a guy btw

[@kickinitwithkami6477]

🥴😂

[@user-yf7es4gz3o]

@@kickinitwithkami6477 oh god I'm nervous now 🤣

[@DangerousDaedric]

Yep sadly

[@pabloharris7371]

Do they make you take off your socks during the knee to toe?

[@kickinitwithkami6477]

You're barefoot for all of it.

[@pabloharris7371]

@@kickinitwithkami6477 man it feels so uncomfortable doing the knee to toe barefooted but with socks on I can do with good this is crazy Lmao

[@kickinitwithkami6477]

@@pabloharris7371 lol keep practicing, you'll be fine ☺️