square gait

To square gate is to march or walk with the arm swinging forward at the same time as the corresponding leg i.e. right hand, right leg.

Awkward and distinctive.

Called a 'square' gait as the natural rythmn or 'gait' is altered to be equal instead of alternate (i.e. right arm, left leg).

A term commonly used within military organisations.

He had problems with marching as he used to square gait all the time.