A slight arch in your back adds some sensuality to the pose. This can be a very challenging position to hold because it really works your leg muscles. Take a break if you need to.
Keep your right arm hanging loosely at your side or resting on your hip. Try not to let your extended arm drop down in front of you while you dance.
You can also move your hips from side to side as you move up and down.
You can also move your shoulders from front to back in a subtle shimmy while you’re swaying to personalize the move.
For extra emphasis, stomp with the opposite foot while you raise your arm. For example, when you bring your left arm up, stomp down with your right foot.
Add some individual flair by bending your knees towards the ground while you nae nae so you sink lower. Changing levels is a technique dancers use to make their performance more interesting.
You can add in some freestyle moves or other hip hop dance moves to mix it up.
The stanky leg feels most natural if you do it with the leg that’s opposite of whichever arm you have out in front of you. For example, if your right arm is raised, do the stanky leg with your left.
Move your shoulders up and down while you swing your arms, too, for a more dramatic effect.
You can tilt your head towards the arm and leg that are being lifted to exaggerate the dance move, too. Fist your hands when you’re bending your arm up for a more pronounced movement.
Stay loose so you can move your legs more fluidly. The stiffer you are, the more awkward you’ll look.
