Sanjay Dutt Walk Explained with Todd Martin MD

Indian actor Sanjay Dutt has one of the most recognizable walking styles in the world. In this video I am going to explain exactly what makes it so appealing and the mechanics that he is using to make it happen. I am going to use The Walking Code to tell you what Sanjay is doing with his core to create that relaxed, unhurried look when he walks. I have had several people ask me to explain how Sanjay Dutt walks, so I am happy to get a chance to do that in this video. The key to Sanjay Dutt's walking style is that he is shifting weight to the new standing leg before he turns forward with his upper torso to drive the forward part of the movement. If you have watched my other videos, you will know that the normal pattern for walking is Turn, Tuck, Lift. We turn forward with the upper abdominal muscles to bring the heel down, then use the lower abdominal muscles the tuck the pelvis and change weight, then we lift forward with the standing leg hip. In Sanjay Dutt's walk, he flips this sequence around a little bit, first tucking to begin the change of weight before turning to begin the forward progression. This causes a delay in the forward movement, which instead sways sideways toward the new standing leg before being redirected in the forward direction. When that is done, then he turns forward with the upper torso and then lifts forward from the standing leg hip. The slight sideways delay in the forward movement gives the walk a more relaxed look and feel.

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If you want to try and copy this walking style you have to be alert to one of the major mistakes that you could make. Many people when trying to walk in a slow and relaxed manner end up walking with their feet turned out, or Duck Feet. This happens when we do the Tuck, Turn combination and then lift from the swing leg hip instead of the standing leg hip. When we lead with Turn, Tuck, it isn't possible to lead with the swing leg hip, so that mistake doesn't happen. Beginning with Tuck then Turn opens the door to using the wrong side hip muscles to create the swing through portion of the step. I show someone doing exactly this at the end of the video. Make sure not to miss this part. Walking with duck feet will feel slow and relaxed but it will cause incorrect alignment of your joints which will lead to long term wear and tear and joint dysfunction.

00:00 Introduction
01:21 Technique Discussion
03:34 How to Avoid Duck Feet

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