Walking Sideways (Crab Walk) - Huge Benefits Revealed!

[@sparrowsfriend]

As part of my therapy for knee replacement, I had to walk backwards and I had to walk side to side. It was amazing how sore it made me but it was also amazing how helpful it was in the end to get my strength and balance back.

[@irrelevant2235]

You did a video on the benefits of backwards walking and now this video about the benefits of sideways walking. You should also do a video on the benefits of sleepwalking and then the benefits of Michael Jackson's moonwalking.

[@drstevenhulme]

Keep the suggestions coming 😂

[@kevincooper8232]

@@drstevenhulme You've done great videos on the benefits of walking forwards, walking backwards and walking sideways. Now that you've already covered those, your next video logically should be about the benefits of walking diagonally.

[@karenc.9275]

@@drstevenhulme After you do a video about the benefits of walking diagonally which I think is a fantastic idea, you should then do a video about the benefits of walking in circles. I've been walking in circles for years and it has done wonders!

[@lesliethurston2151]

Plank walking, anyone?

[@lifesgoodeveryone5407]

I seen the amazing benefits with weight loss walking backwards slow jogging forward and side-to-side walking I have no pain in my hips my knees everything is working wonderful

[@smallfootprint2961]

At 84, I walk in my house, and have often walked sideways just to do it. Nice to find out that it's recommended. Thank you for a great video.

[@testinginstruments7785]

Very interesting. I’m already walking both back foot and sideways. Thank for the posting and their benefits.

[@susanr5409]

Thank you for explaining this walk to get the best benefit and using the correct form.

[@beverlyperry663]

Excellent information. I do the crab walk per a physical therapist due to weak glute muscles. Thank you for showing me the correct way to do it ensuring that the knee goes out first instead of the foot!

[@michaeljozwiak25]

In 1970s American football for teens, these types of walking are similar to what were called agility drills, except one would be running or using fast chopping steps instead of walking.

[@ukemanstourbridge]

I Should mention that I make the comparisons with Tai Chi merely to highlight that what you are demonstrating has a very respected support. I also practise Qigong and one of the principles in there is, when performing turns from the Waist, to avoid allowing the knee to drift inwards towards the other knee, as this is bad for the knee-joint. I notice that you make a similar point when discussing sideways walking.

[@laniohanlonwriterpoetdance4337]

Dance brings you in every direction.

[@ukemanstourbridge]

Another helpful video, thank you. On your backward walking video I commented on the similarity with the Tai Chi form and here I would highlight that in Tai Chi you are taught to place the foot first before shifting the weight onto that leg, not to just shift your weight at the same time as moving the foot and leg. This makes the muscles work more and improves balance and stability. I also note your advice of not having the foot ahead of the knee; this is facilitated in Tai Chi by working with the knees somewhat bent and “sitting” somewhat into the movements. Good stuff!

[@sharonmills1013]

Tai chi is great to help us practice walking forward, backward, and sideways, very mindfully and aware of our weight shift and foot placement. I encourage my students to notice how they move in these directions throughout the day. Sideways movement is used in getting in and out of the shower or car, also lots of weight shift in all directions when doing such household activities as laundry and emptying the dishwasher!

[@haroldlee1054]

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[@garyhodge3257]

How about walking on your hands, great advice Dr.

[@WallFlower852]

I saw your video on walking backwards….and the sideways or crab walk popped up. Funny, I also use the crab walk in my exercise program. I really like both backwards and sideways walking 😎👍✨

[@1Vettefan]

Reminds me of moving into position to do a side kick in martial arts. Cool. My knees have been really acting up since I tried to start running again so I've been watching all these knee strengthening videos. Started walking backwards a couple of days ago. I'll have to try sideways as well.

[@eric.j.grooms]

How's it been going with your backward and sideways walking?

[@1Vettefan]

@@eric.j.grooms Great! Never felt better. My knee pain has been gone for some time now. I like walking backwards up hills since it really helps quite a bit. I think I need to make sure to also walk forwards up some hills too. I felt some noticeable tightness and soreness in the area below the calves and above the heels while walking forward up a hill uptown yesterday. Especially my left leg. When I turned around and went backwards the soreness left before I returned home, but the fact that it flared up tells me that muscle area must be weak.

[@donnaschmidt4372]

I had my hip replaced 2 years ago, and my PT had me walking both forwards, backwards, and sideways. I appreciate the explanation for what muscles are used for sideways and agree, doing it right you can definitely feel the muscles working. I will try the resistance band to improve my muscles. Thank you.

[@Growstuff70]

Thank you! I will start right away.

[@arelrachelmishory3833]

How nice that you have the perfect walking path right there.

[@DavidRose-m8s]

Swinging each leg in turn around, and in front of the foot with ground contact while walking also achieves the same result for knee strengthening. That helps with landing on the ball of the foot, and its hard in turn to pronate inwards so helps with stability.

[@enadiedericks2006]

Wow. I'm trying this as I'm listening as I have an issue with my left hip flexors and my ankle and foot. This is reàlly working on those weak spots. I've also started the backwards walking and I am very thankful I came across your videos. I am fully persuaded this is precisely what I need. I've come along way through pain and trials but this is what I need. It's starting at the basics, the foundation, strengthening while in function.

[@drstevenhulme]

Wow amazing and thank you for telling us about your success with this! Keep it up and let us know how you progress!

[@minireshala8171]

Great video and explanation 👍 I walk barefoot in the nature and will try it 🏔🍀

[@barbaragillett9904]

Another amazing video will try this ❤️👏🙏👍

[@buckchile614]

I've add lateral movements that are similar to what NBA players do, along w/ skipping since I can't sustain a jog anymore(knee pain.) Seems to be working for now

[@katherinepoli7929]

Very good explanation can not be better👍🏻👍🏻

[@wanda.lovevly]

I do that but I jump while I walk sideways I did that since I was 4 years old and it benefited my legs a lot 😅

[@onerider808]

Good info; thanks! PS: could you crank up the volume a bit? It’s hard to hear you from an i-phone, with ambient noise.

[@butubuta]

Thank you. I still couldn't get it. How do I use my knees first?

[@trickysubject8563]

My dad used to say “stop running around in circles or I’ll nail your other foot to the floor”. 😶

[@annettefowler4704]

Thank you 😊

[@TT-rv2rq]

Can't follow the last but about knee ahead of foot? Wish you got graphic picture to explain as it is hard to see the difference in the video.

[@gabrielleparis3532]

How about walking barefoot (more foot flexion) Thank you🙂

[@lindaripp5902]

Thanks

[@kavithavishwanath8215]

Thank you.. but pl tell me how long we have to walk

[@drstevenhulme]

Up to you, I so 3 sets of 1 minute

[@BradCummingsvent]

Great information. Thank you. I'm wondering what you recommend to keep hip pain at bay? Is walking good for hip pain or is stationary bike riding better?

[@drstevenhulme]

It’s hard to say without knowing the cause but generally movement is good but ideally without overly aggregating it. Listen to your body and do what feels good.

[@tmbrye2]

Okay so this begs the question is there any benefits to the final frontier? Front, back, side to side but how about walking diagonally like up right/left and down right/left?

[@drstevenhulme]

I’ve not seen or can theorise a benefit to diagonal walking

[@otg1433]

Can you teach us to walk on our heads and also our knees would be great.....

[@patrickvanmeter2922]

You guys are making me dizzy. For the most part, we actually can't get people out of their chairs without some kind of help. Just kidding. I'm an old man and do it all, including sprint. I will give this a shot. Thanks for the vid.

[@mroie]

You do it thing they be trach us in school

[@robynbeach3198]

I wish you would speak up. I have my phone volume on high, but I can't hear you over any background noise at all.

[@BodyTrust]

Treadmill at different speeds and elevations

[@MsEmm10]

Bro I think your dog jumped the fence while you filmed this.

[@katherinepoli7929]

Why your knee is little bend..must be or ?…..how you showin walking

[@drstevenhulme]

Just gives you more stability and helps to target the glute medius as oppose to the TFL muscle

[@arnoldmartina4627]

Is there any study on this subject?

[@drstevenhulme]

Lots of studies showing benefits of glute strength on knee pain yes

[@ricardorealistajr8304]

Walking sideways is fast good for running from a robber

[@elizabethsamuel2219]

poor voice recording, though the content is good

[@beverleycumming1876]

Ooch!

[@narayanrl8110]

Out of 7 minutes only 15 to 20 seconds to demo walk !!