: Why do we swing our arms when walking?

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: Why do we swing our arms when walking?

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Well your legs and arms are off the center of mass. This causes a torque on your body as you swing your leg for a step. The swinging of your arms cancels out this force and makes you more stable. Try running with your arms stiff at your sides and you will see how unstable it makes your entire body.

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