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What if my thighs squish my calves and I can't fully extend my legs?

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As you build up strength, practice a hovering crouch, rather than sitting directly on your feet. It can take some time to work up to this, but it will get easier as your legs get stronger.

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How do I stay upright and not fall backwards?

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You can use your hands to help you balance as you're learning, but as you slowly build up the strength to do this dance, it will become easier to balance using your core and legs.

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What if it really hurts my knees rather than thigh or calves

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When you're learning any new dance or exercise, take it slowly—you might need to build up your leg muscles so they can better support your knees. If it's painful, take a break. If you have persistent, severe knee pain, see your doctor to make sure you're healthy enough for a dance like this.

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Is it hard to do the squat kick if it’s my first time?

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Yes, but practice makes perfect, and it doesn't take long to get it down.

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What if my hips and legs start hurting? Should I continue to do this daily, even if I’m a minor?

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No. Take a break for a couple of days. Your muscles need time to rest and rebuild. Then when you're ready to start practicing again, try to keep it to every other day.

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Does core strength matter?

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Yes, very much, but you also need leg strength to do this.

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Why do most dances have their arms crossed on their chest?

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It looks better than if your arms are hanging at your sides while moving and it also makes you focus on what your legs are doing, as the arms aren't in the way or needing to be moved.

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What if I can't balance either way?

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Many people find it hard to balance when they're not used to it at first. However, it is possible to develop this skill by practicing it over and over again. Practice balancing on one foot while standing every day. Eventually the skill will feel normal and be easy to execute.

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I can’t fully extend my leg though, so what do I do?

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It can be difficult for beginners. Try stretching your legs every day and doing the exercises as shown.

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Is it bad if your legs don't hurt at all after 15 minutes?

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It isn't technically bad, but it proves that you haven't done your best. Keep trying your hardest. If it doesn't continue to work, it probably just means that you're very strong.

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What can I do if I can’t balance on my toes?

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If you can’t balance on your toes, then stretch and make sure you practice. And move your feet in circles over and over, as that might help. Lastly, make sure to keep your body is balanced and keep your mind on what you are doing.

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Sometimes my legs hurt.

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It's completely normal for your legs to hurt! This is definitely not an easy step, and that pain and soreness will go away with practice. Try really stabilizing your core and feel your abdominals wrapping around each other. Really focus on working your quads and hamstrings equally as well! Great job learning this step!

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What happen if my legs hurt in long period of times?

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Start with short time periods of practice, then slowly and gradually increase the timing. Also, you can put your legs in warm water with a pinch of salt to remove the pain.

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Why does my Achilles heel hurt when ever I do the the squat dances?

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You may have Achilles on the shorter side, which is completely normal for some individuals. Making sure to stretch that part of the leg before and after the dance can help the feeling of discomfort.

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