Locking Fundamentals Volume 1
This 30 days locking fundamentals training program is designed for beginners to get started with locking. Students will focus on mastering 1) The Lock 2) The Wrist Twirl 3) The Point and 4) The Five.
Daily Total (~38min)
Day 1
Knee Isolation Drills (~10min)
Neck Isolation Drills (~7min)
The Lock (~21min)
Daily Total (~44min)
Day 2
Shoulder Isolation Drills (~11min)
Pivoting Drills (~13min)
The Lock (~21min)
Daily Total (~38min)
Day 3
Knee Isolation Drills (~10min)
Neck Isolation Drills (~7min)
The Lock (~21min)
Daily Total (~44min)
Day 4
Shoulder Isolation Drills (~11min)
Pivoting Drills (~13min)
The Lock (~21min)
Daily Total (~54min)
Day 5
Chest Isolation Drills (~12min)
Jumping Drills (~21min)
The Lock (~21min)
Review Day
Day 6
The Lock (~21min)
Video record yourself doing all of the drills from The Lock.
Study yourself.
Members of the paid program, submit your video for evaluation and feedback.
Rest & Watch Day
Day 7
Locking Breakdown (~20min)
Marching Dance Tutorial (~3min)
Locking Tempo Drills (~2min)
Daily Total (~53min)
Day 8
The Lock (~21min)
Wrist Twirl Part 1 (~18min)
Wrist Twirl Part 2 (~14min)
Daily Total (~46min)
Day 9
Chest Isolation Drills (~12min)
Pivoting Drills (~13min)
Jumping Drills (~21min)
Daily Total (~53min)
Day 10
The Lock (~21min)
Wrist Twirl Part 1 (~18min)
Wrist Twirl Part 2 (~14min)
Daily Total (~46min)
Day 11
Chest Isolation Drills (~12min)
Pivoting Drills (~13min)
Jumping Drills (~21min)
Daily Total (~53min)
Day 12
The Lock (~21min)
Wrist Twirl Part 1 (~18min)
Wrist Twirl Part 2 (~14min)
Review Day
Day 13
Wrist Twirl Part 2 (~14min)
Video record yourself doing all of the drills for Wrist Twirl 2.
Study yourself.
Members of the paid program, submit your video for evaluation and feedback.
Rest & Watch Day
Day 14
Locking Breakdown (~20min)
Marching Dance Tutorial (~3min)
Locking Tempo Drills (~2min)
Daily Total (~49min)
Day 15
Wrist Twirl Part 1 (~18min)
Wrist Twirl Part 2 (~14min)
The Point (~17min)
Daily Total (~41min)
Day 16
Pivoting Drills (~13min)
Neck Isolation Drills (~7min)
Jumping Drills (~21min)
Daily Total (~49min)
Day 17
Wrist Twirl Part 1 (~18min)
Wrist Twirl Part 2 (~14min)
The Point (~17min)
Daily Total (~41min)
Day 18
Pivoting Drills (~13min)
Neck Isolation Drills (~7min)
Jumping Drills (~21min)
Daily Total (~49min)
Day 19
The Lock (~21min)
Wrist Twirl Part 2 (~14min)
The Point (~17min)
Review Day
Day 20
The Point (~17min)
Video record yourself doing all of the drills for The Point.
Study yourself.
Members of the paid program, submit your video for evaluation and feedback.
Rest & Watch Day
Day 21
Locking Breakdown (~20min)
Marching Dance Tutorial (~3min)
Locking Tempo Drills (~2min)
Daily Total (~43min)
Day 22
Wrist Twirl Part 2 (~14min)
The Point (~17min)
The Five (~12min)
Daily Total (~31min)
Day 23
Shoulder Isolation Drills (~11min)
Knee Isolation Drills (~10min)
Balance Drills (~10min)
Daily Total (~43min)
Day 24
Wrist Twirl Part 2 (~14min)
The Point (~17min)
The Five (~12min)
Daily Total (~31min)
Day 25
Shoulder Isolation Drills (~11min)
Knee Isolation Drills (~10min)
Balance Drills (~10min)
Rest & Watch Day
Day 28
Locking Breakdown (~20min)
Marching Dance Tutorial (~3min)
Locking Tempo Drills (~2min)
Daily Total (~43min)
Day 26
Wrist Twirl Part 2 (~14min)
The Point (~17min)
The Five (~12min)
Review Day
Day 27
The Five (~12min)
Video record yourself doing all of the drills for The Point.
Study yourself.
Members of the paid program, submit your video for evaluation and feedback.
Review Day
Day 29
The Lock (~21min)
Wrist Twirl Part 2 (~14min)
Video record yourself doing all of the drills for The Point.
Study yourself.
Review Day
Day 30
The Point (~17min)
The Five (~12min)
Video record yourself doing all of the drills for The Point.
Study yourself.
How do I know if I'm doing it correctly?
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How many video am I suppose to do each day?
You are recommended to do ALL videos listed for each day. If you would like to do them more than once that’s even better. This schedule is my recommended guide, please feel free to make changes as necessary to suit your needs.
Must I follow them in a particular order?
The order in which I listed them is my recommendation. You can break them up and do it throughout the day, but it’s best just to finish it all in one session so you can strengthen your muscle memory.
Is it possible to over train?
Yes and no.
Please be very careful when popping your legs. It is possible to injure your knee if it is hyperextended. Please use caution when popping your leg.
Aside from the legs, it is not possible to over train. Please use your own judgement when training.
Can I take more rest days or change the schedule?
Yes, feel free to make changes as necessary and rest when you feel your body needs it. There is no one size fits all and this schedule is just my recommendation.
It's too hard! Any tips?
It’s meant to be hard! If it wasn’t hard, you wouldn’t get results. Don’t feel pressured in performing at 100% at the start. Go at your own pace. The key is to keep track of your progress, commit to this schedule. Building dance skills take time and effort. Be patient and persist. You will gain this reward. It will last you a lifetime.
What should I do after I finish the program?
It depends on your goals. Some dancers are ready to begin another dance program. Some dancers need to repeat the same program. I recommend giving yourself one week off entirely after the program as rest is important.