| Windmills are probably one of the most recognized | | | | correctly, you should now be on your back with your |
| moves in breakdancing. It's one of the basic power | | | | legs spread in a V. |
| moves in breakdancing and will turn heads on both | | | | 5. Hold your right leg up and swing your left leg down |
| the dance floor and during breakdance battles if | | | | and to your right in a circular motion. Once you get |
| perfected. This guide will teach you step by step on | | | | far enough to the right, swing your leg up. This |
| how to master this breakdancing move! | | | | should bring your body up to prepare for the next |
| 1. The first step is to learn the "collapse." This allows | | | | stab. |
| the breakdancer to transition smoothly into the | | | | 6. Once your abs are off the floor, stab your right |
| windmill. This step is critical and will determine the | | | | elbow back in. If performde correctly, you should be |
| form of your windmill. If done properly, the rest of | | | | stabbing exactly where you stabbed when you |
| the windmill should be a breeze. | | | | began the windmill. If you failed to gain the proper |
| 2. To collapse, get in a push up position. Spread your | | | | height, work on controlling and kicking your legs. |
| right leg as far right as you can. Your right elbow | | | | 7. When you can perform the first round of the |
| should be right under your gut on the right side of | | | | windmill cleanly, repeat steps 1-6 for continuous |
| your abs. | | | | windmills. |
| 3. "Stab" your elbow into your gut while raising your | | | | Breakdancers often try and employ techniques such |
| left leg. At the same time, your right leg should be | | | | as leg straightening and shorter stabs to obtain |
| kicking under your left leg toward the left. Swing | | | | "cleaner" windmills. Remember, form is an integral part |
| your left leg hard to gain speed. | | | | of breakdancing! Try to keep your body stiff and |
| 4. Fold your right arm in. If you performed everything | | | | your legs straight while performing this move. |