The Whip is a dance that exploded to viral popularity on the heels of pop-star Silentó's uploaded track, "Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)." [1] It has since taken on a life of its own, spreading from its pop music roots to other prominent areas, like sporting events and TV shows. [2] [3] [4] It can be combined with many of your favorite moves, like the Nae Nae, the Stanky Leg, or your own freestyle moves. All you need to do is master the basics, and the Whip will become a deadly part of your dancing arsenal.

Depending on the level of injury, it may be wise to seek medical advice. If it is a minor strain, painkillers/wet paper towels will suffice, however, for more serious injuries, it may be wise to call an ambulance.

Not really, but if you want to do it, you should. You don't have to always follow the trends.

A good way to make it look more unique way is to pull your leg back, to the side, front, side, and repeat, kind of like twirling your leg. Switch sides off and on if you're doing it for more then a few seconds.

Yes, you can. Just don’t go crazy with it! You can still whip (and dab) while you are pregnant, as long as you don’t over-do it.

Dancing is about expression and enjoying yourself. Experiment with what feels natural and comfortable for your body, but don't let embarrassment or self-consciousness get in the way of you enjoying yourself.

Freestyle is a matter of preference, and you should do what feels right. However, you might want to break up your Whip by taking a few small steps to the beat of the music to reposition yourself on the dance floor, raising your hands in time with the music as you do so.

The Stanky Leg is easy to add to the whip. From the classic Whip pose, extend one of your feet in front of you and plant it on the dance floor. Keeping your planted foot in place, lean your entire body in the opposite direction of your stationary foot. Now move your stationary foot in small, circular motions to complete the move.

When doing the Whip, you're already mostly in position to do the Nae Nae. The Nae Nae also uses a deep stance, but instead of holding one arm in front and the other at your hip, one hand is raised above your hand and the other stretches below your hip. You'll also want to:

This should give your body a slight bobbing movement while your feet remain stationary. Your knees and thighs will bend slightly with your bob, but most of the up and down motion should be in your hips and core.

If you are doing this dance move in a group, you'll want to coordinate which hand you raise with the others who are dancing. Raise one arm so it's fully extended and curl your fingers into a closed fist, much like you are gripping a distant steering wheel in front of you.

You'll want to plant your feet on the floor so that you are well balanced and so that each foot is wider than shoulder width apart. This should lower your hips, bringing you into a kind of half-squatting position. Your core should be engaged, and your back should be mostly straight with a slight lean forward.

The Whip is a dance that involves a deep stance, with your feet placed wide apart. To make sure you don't strain anything or lose your balance because your muscles are stiff, you should stretch your legs, paying special attention to your thighs and legs

It can be difficult getting into the groove if you feel self-conscious. You may want to wait for a song you especially love, lose yourself to the music, and try your hand at these steps.

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