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.

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

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!!!

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

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

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

@kickinitwithkami6477

3 жыл бұрын

You got this! Best wishes!

@majoves293

3 жыл бұрын

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

@kickinitwithkami6477

3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

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

@kickinitwithkami6477

3 жыл бұрын

'Preciate your service, welcome back and best wishes!

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

@kickinitwithkami6477

3 жыл бұрын

You got this!

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

3 жыл бұрын

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!

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.

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

2 жыл бұрын

You got this! Best wishes!

@warrior_9726

2 жыл бұрын

@@kickinitwithkami6477 thanks I leave tomorrow

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

@kickinitwithkami6477

2 жыл бұрын

You got this! Best wishes!

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

@Lina-mp

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

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

@kickinitwithkami6477

3 жыл бұрын

Best wishes!!!

@user-xo2wq6qh4w

3 жыл бұрын

@@kickinitwithkami6477 Thank you((:

@Connor-ek6xn

3 жыл бұрын

How did you do?

@user-xo2wq6qh4w

3 жыл бұрын

@@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

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

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

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

2 жыл бұрын

Best wishes!

@LifewithAbrea

2 жыл бұрын

@@kickinitwithkami6477 thank you!

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

2 жыл бұрын

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.

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

3 жыл бұрын

You should be just fine 😊💪🏾

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

2 жыл бұрын

We got drug tested in basic....

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

@@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

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

@kickinitwithkami6477

2 жыл бұрын

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

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

@kickinitwithkami6477

2 жыл бұрын

Best wishes!

@sophiakitto2039

2 жыл бұрын

@@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

2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

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

@kaiya9599

2 жыл бұрын

Yes depending if the person wants to disqualify you

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

@kickinitwithkami6477

2 жыл бұрын

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

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

Жыл бұрын

Underwear and best wishes on everything.

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

@kickinitwithkami6477

2 жыл бұрын

No.

@bigfootisreal6150

2 жыл бұрын

@@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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@bigfootisreal6150

2 жыл бұрын

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

@luiggimontero5821

2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

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

@kickinitwithkami6477

Жыл бұрын

No

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

@kickinitwithkami6477

9 ай бұрын

Barefoot.

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

@@kickinitwithkami6477 okay cool

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

@kickinitwithkami6477

Жыл бұрын

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

@elindigeno1215

Жыл бұрын

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

Can I get in with mild scoliosis?

@kickinitwithkami6477

Жыл бұрын

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

Do you have knock knees?

@kickinitwithkami6477

2 жыл бұрын

No...

I’m so nervous I go next week

@kickinitwithkami6477

Жыл бұрын

Best wishes!

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

@kickinitwithkami6477

2 жыл бұрын

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

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

Duck walking is not easy being 6”4…

@kickinitwithkami6477

8 ай бұрын

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

@jake2kk

8 ай бұрын

@@kickinitwithkami6477 Yeah time to practice

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

@kickinitwithkami6477

3 жыл бұрын

🥴😂

@user-yf7es4gz3o

3 жыл бұрын

@@kickinitwithkami6477 oh god I'm nervous now 🤣

@DangerousDaedric

2 жыл бұрын

Yep sadly

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

@kickinitwithkami6477

Жыл бұрын

You're barefoot for all of it.

@pabloharris7371

Жыл бұрын

@@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

Жыл бұрын

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