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Shivani Thakkar "Squat & Lunge" - Bollywood Online Dance Class Exercise

This exercise focuses on the deep plie squats and lunging extensions commonly used in bollywood. It will challenge you to utilize strong core muscles. The added level of intricacy is provided by adding hands that move through classical handgestures in rapid succession. The roots of this exercise are in Indian classical and folk dances.

Notes
  • In this exercise use your core muscles to hold your body steady in each position.
  • Opposition is your friend in this exercise - so pulling up with your stomach muscles while pushing down into the squat and lunge will help you maintain the cleanest position and retain your stamina through this progression.
  • Extend the working leg in the lunge so that your knee is not bent but the leg is fully extended.
  • For the hands - make sure each gesture is fully energized and specific so that the transitions from one to the next are distinct and clear.