Abs, Triceps

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

  • Abs - The rectus abdominis, also known as the "abs," runs vertically along the front of the abdomen. It is responsible for bending the torso forward, such as during sit-ups, and lifting the pelvis. This muscle stabilizes the torso, supports the spine, and helps maintain good posture.

  • 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.

Secondary trained muscles for Break Dancer Exercise

  • Obliques - The oblique muscles, consisting of the external and internal obliques (musculus obliquus externus and musculus obliquus internus), run along the sides of the torso. They are essential for rotating the upper body, bending to the side, and assisting in forward flexion. Additionally, they stabilize the torso and help protect the spine.

  • Side Delts - The lateral part of the deltoid muscle, also known as the lateral shoulder, is located on the outside of the shoulder. It is the main muscle responsible for lifting the arm sideways. The lateral shoulder is particularly active when the arm is extended away from the body, such as during lateral raises or lifting objects to the side. It plays a key role in arm abduction and shoulder stabilization.

  • Front Delts - The front part of the deltoid muscle, also known as the anterior shoulder, is located at the front of the shoulder. It is primarily involved in the forward movement of the arm, such as lifting the arm forward. It also assists in the internal rotation of the arm. This muscle is engaged in activities that involve lifting objects in front of the body or pushing forward.

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