Shoulders, Triceps, Upper Back

Break Dancer Exercise

The breakdancer exercise is a dynamic movement that effectively trains your core muscles as well as your shoulders and upper back. It simultaneously improves stability, coordination, and flexibility by challenging you with controlled rotations. This exercise is ideal for adding variety and intensity to your workout.

Break Dancer Exercise - the correct execution

  • Start in quadruped position
  • Lift the knees from the floor
  • Release one leg from the floor and pass it under your body
  • Release the opposite hand from the floor
  • Turn your hips upwards and stretch the leg into the air
  • Touch the foot with your hand
  • Return arm and leg to the starting position
  • Then change sides
  • Each side counts as one repetition

The exercise Break Dancer Exercise is intended to be used as a hypertrophy exercise.

Which muscles are trained by Break Dancer Exercise?

Primary trained muscles for Break Dancer Exercise

  • Shoulders - The deltoid muscle shapes your shoulder and helps you move your arm in different directions. It consists of three parts: the anterior part moves the arm forward, the middle part lifts the arm to the side, and the posterior part moves the arm backward.

  • Triceps - The triceps brachii muscle is located at the back of your upper arm. It extends your arm at the elbow and also helps move the arm backward.

  • Upper Back - The muscles in the upper back, including the trapezius and rhomboid muscles, help move and stabilize your shoulders. They pull the shoulder blades together and support posture.

Secondary trained muscles for Break Dancer Exercise

  • Abs - This muscle group includes the rectus abdominis and the lateral abdominal muscles, which help you bend and twist your torso.

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