Toolbox Aid

May 12th, 2023 9:23 AM Mr. Q Categories: Warm up

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The “robot” is a dance move that originated in the 1960s and became popular in the 1980s during the rise of breakdancing and hip hop culture. It involves a series of stiff, robotic movements that imitate the motions of a robot.

Here are the steps for doing the robot:

1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms at your sides.
2. Begin by moving your arms and hands in a stiff, jerky motion, as if you were a robot.
3. Next, move your shoulders and head in a similar motion, keeping your movements sharp and precise.
4. Move your hips and legs in a stiff, mechanical way, taking small steps and keeping your knees slightly bent.
5. Continue the robot motion, adding in variations such as bending and straightening your arms or legs, spinning in a circle, or moving in different directions.

To reduce the difficulty of this dance move, you can start by practicing the basic arm and head movements before adding in the leg and hip motions. You can also slow down the pace of the movements until you feel more comfortable with the motion.

To increase the difficulty of the robot, you can add in more complex arm and leg movements, incorporate spins or jumps, or perform the move in a faster tempo.

There is no specific number of reps for the robot, as it is typically performed as a freestyle dance move. You can practice the motion for a set period of time, such as one minute, or until you feel fatigued.

The robot can be considered a full body exercise, as it involves movements of the arms, shoulders, head, hips, and legs. It can be used as a cardio exercise and is also a fun way to improve coordination and body awareness.