The right way to walk [ 8 points to look good ].

Even if you dress well and your hair is styled well, if you walk in an awkward manner, you may not look good. A clean and dignified walk, both in business and in private life, gives a strong impression of a sophisticated and capable man! But what is the ” correct way to walk “? In this issue, we would like to introduce some tips on how to walk properly.

Idealistic! Burn the top male models’ walk into your brain!

It is important to have a clear image of the correct way to walk before thinking about various difficult things. The way top male models walk on the runway can be a good reference. The video below shows how 10 top male models walk. There are subtle differences in the way they walk, depending on the theme of the collection and their own bone structure and muscle tone, but they all have one thing in common: a sense of masculinity, but without being arrogant. It is definitely one of the ideal forms of how a man should walk. If you have a male model or celebrity whose walk you think is ideal, you may want to study videos of his walk thoroughly.

Keep your chin in line, eyes level, and look 15 meters ahead!

When walking in the city, for example, we tend to look close and nod slightly. Simply setting your gaze ahead and being conscious of slightly pulling your chin back will lead to a fearless impression. However, pulling back the chin so much that it becomes a double chin is, of course, overkill, and should be done in moderation.

Walk with your back straight and as if you are being pulled upward!

If you work a lot at a desk, such as at a computer, you tend to curl your back, which gives off a weak and unhealthy image. If you are conscious of the feeling that your head is hanging by a thread, you can naturally straighten your back and maintain the upper body posture necessary for proper walking. If you have trouble with this, Duke Saraya’s movements may be quite helpful.

Stretch your chest diagonally upward!

It is important to keep your chest out, but if you do it too much, you will look unnatural and arrogant. If you are conscious of stretching your chest diagonally up instead of in front of you, your shoulders will drop and you will look just right.

Open your elbows slightly outward!

Create a masculine impression by the position and subtle bending of the hands. The elbows should be slightly outward, and the inner side of the elbows should be twisted inward. For women, the opposite is said to be true: the elbow should be inward and the inside of the elbow should be twisted slightly toward the front to accentuate femininity. (← It is easy to imagine a woman walking with her handbag on the inside of her elbow.) Some men have a habit of hanging their bags on the inside of their elbows, but such people may want to be especially careful that their hand movements and elbow positions when walking are not too feminine.

Walk slowly with a large stride!

A large stride and moderately slow movements create an impression of confidence. It is also a good idea to breathe deeply and slowly. However, too much slow movement can make you look like ” just another slow person,” so use it in moderation.

Make a nice upside-down Y when you land!

When you land, be aware that the line connecting your crotch, toes, and head should form an upside-down Y. The key is to land with the front leg firmly extended and to keep the upper body in step with that movement. Be aware that the leg muscles should be stretched tightly.

Just before you move your feet from back to front, be aware of the letter “T”!

The key to a beautiful walk is to see if you can bend and stretch your legs smoothly like a pendulum around your knees, while temporarily drawing a silhouette like a katakana ” T ” at the moment you move your legs from back to front. This may seem simple, but it is one of the movements that Japanese people, whose muscles in the back of the body are weak, have difficulty with. It is a good idea to check your reflection in a show window when you are walking in the city.