How to Do Balance Exercises for Break Dancing

Moves like these require a great sense of balance.

Break dancing is a highly athletic form of dance characterized by extreme maneuvers such as head spins and gymnastic stunts. In order to do these moves safely and correctly, you must be very fit and cultivate your sense of balance. In this article, we will discuss how to do balance exercises for breakdancing.

Things You'll Need

• Wall
• Enough floor space to lie flat with your arms over your head

Instructions

How to Do Balance Exercises for Break Dancing

1. 

   Hold a push up position for 30 seconds. Position yourself as if you were about to do a normal push up, with your feet together and your hands positioned slightly in front of your shoulders. Once you reach the dip part of the push up, remain in place for 30 seconds or as long as possible. Repeat this exercise 10 times or until you are unable to continue.

2. Handstand against a wall. Using a wall for balance, flip into a handstand. Hold the position for 30 seconds or as long as possible. The longer you remain balanced, the more your body will become accustomed to balancing in this position. Repeat this exercise 10 times or until you are unable to continue.

3. 

   Do handstand push ups against a wall. Flip into a handstand using a wall for balance. Once you are upside down, raise and lower your body using your arms and shoulders. Do 10 of the deepest dips you can. Repeat this exercise 5 times or until you are unable to continue.

4. 

   Do straight-arm sit ups. Lie on your back with your arms stretched out behind your head and your toes pointed. Bring your toes and fingers together in a sit up motion without bending your arms or legs. You will be balanced on the curve of your lower back and bottom. Hold this position for 5 to 30 seconds depending on your ability, then relax. Repeat the motion. Do as many of these sit ups as possible. Many beginners can only do around 10, while long-time trainers can do hundreds.

Tips & Warnings

• Because break dancing involves so many dangerous and highly athletic moves, you should learn the basics from a professional who can show you how best to practice so that you do not injure yourself during training.