SOLPM TIP: INTEGRATE STRENGTH EXERCISES INTO YOUR TRAINING ROUTINE

Check some body strength exercises here

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tgc_VfHYJhc

Strength conditioning in breaking functions much like traditional weightlifting, building the raw physical foundation necessary to master complex power moves, advanced freezes, and intricate footwork. Utilizing your own body weight as resistance creates the structural prerequisite for elite-level skills—for example, mastering the L-sit directly facilitates the learning curve for Flares, while Planche progressions are essential for some forms of Airflares. In this video, SOLPM breaks down the core benefits of bodyweight conditioning and explains why integrating these sessions separate from your primary dance practice yields optimal results.

Breakers typically do more bodyweight exercises also known as calisthenics

The two forms of bodyweight strengths

Static Holds (Isometric Training): This includes positions like the Planche, L-sit, or Handstand. The goal is to condition the tendons, joints, and nervous system to hold a peak level of force against gravity for a sustained period (usually 5 to 10+ seconds). It is a deliberate, highly calculated exertion of absolute structural strength.

Moving Repetitions (Concentric and Eccentric Training): This includes exercises like push-ups, pull-ups, or handstand push-ups. These focus on controlled, repetitive movement through a full range of motion. The primary intent is to build muscle size (hypertrophy), endurance, or power by overloading target muscle groups as they contract and extend.

Strength Training in general

Strength training, also known as weight training or resistance training, is exercise designed to improve physical strength. It may involve lifting weights, bodyweight exercises (e.g., push-ups, pull-ups, and squats), isometrics (holding a position under tension, like planks), and plyometrics (explosive movements like jump squats and box jumps).

Training works by progressively increasing the force output of the muscles and uses a variety of exercises and types of equipment. Strength training is primarily an anaerobic activity, although circuit training also is a form of aerobic exercise.

Strength training can increase muscle, tendon, and ligament strength as well as bone density, metabolism, and the lactate threshold; improve joint and cardiac function; and reduce the risk of injury in athletes and the elderly. For many sports and physical activities, strength training is central or is used as part of their training regimen.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strength_training

👨‍🔬 SOLPM TIP: All these different forms of strength exercises can be integrated, personalized and improve performance in Breaking or other areas including:

1) Doing static holds of moves like L-sit, Half-press handstand or others for sustained periods of time (10-60+ seconds)
2) Doing shorter holds in a row of these moves L-sit, Half-press handstand or others repeatedly for several minutes with sets of 3-5 seconds.
3) Lifting weights strategically to condition your body for certain moves and also using weights to stretch your arms, shoulders, hips or other possible areas.
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How strength exercise is different from a freeze?

A strength exercise builds the foundational engine (muscular power), typically holds for 5-10+ seconds while a freeze is the highly technical application of that engine—using balance, timing, and bone-stacking to lock a specific point in space typically lasting some 2-3 seconds.

See 10 basic Freezes

https://youtube.com/shorts/HSMEaGSGyBE?si=2wg7699DuhAFlAV1

You may get a sense of how they differ from strength holds.

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SOLPM Training Disclaimer: We’re here to help you level up, but safety is your responsibility. Please assess your own physical limits and environment before attempting these moves. SOLPM cannot be held liable for accidents; stay smart and consult a pro if you’re unsure of your form. Consistency is key, but longevity is the goal!

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