How to Do Lord Of The Dance

Lord Of The Dance is a full body exercise using bodyweight, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Full body

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Lord Of The Dance

  1. 01Stand tall on your left leg and bend your right knee to bring the heel toward your glute.
  2. 02Grip the inside of your right ankle with your right hand.
  3. 03Reach your left arm forward and upward while kicking your right foot back into your hand.
  4. 04Lean your torso forward slightly while maintaining a strong arch in the upper back.
  5. 05Hold the peak tension for several breaths before switching sides.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Lord Of The Dance

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Chest Pushes the arms forward and across the body.
  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Quads Extends the knee, driving squats, lunges and jumps.
  • Front delts Raises the arm forward and overhead.
  • Biceps Bends the elbow and curls weight toward the shoulder.

Stabilisers

  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Active engagement of the standing leg glute is essential to prevent falling inward.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Lord Of The Dance questions

What muscles does Lord Of The Dance work?

Lord Of The Dance is catalogued as a full body exercise in A90 Training Club, with the full body as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Lord Of The Dance correctly?

Stand tall on your left leg and bend your right knee to bring the heel toward your glute. Grip the inside of your right ankle with your right hand. Reach your left arm forward and upward while kicking your right foot back into your hand. Lean your torso forward slightly while maintaining a strong arch in the upper back. Hold the peak tension for several breaths before switching sides.

What is the A90 coach tip for Lord Of The Dance?

Active engagement of the standing leg glute is essential to prevent falling inward.

Is Lord Of The Dance suitable for beginners?

Lord Of The Dance is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Lord Of The Dance?

No. Lord Of The Dance is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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