How strong you have to be to breakdance?

Question:very! its mostly upper-body stuff- core muscles, arms, chest- but its also important to have strong legs. My teachers are always telling me how we have to be super-strong so we can try tricks. Muscles are the building blocks of tricks.

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: very! its mostly upper-body stuff- core muscles, arms, chest- but its also important to have strong legs. My teachers are always telling me how we have to be super-strong so we can try tricks. Muscles are the building blocks of tricks.

To tell the truth, you do not have to be very STRONG for breakdancing. You have to be athletic. Bboying requires everything from strength, flexibility, coordination, cardio, and of course the ability to move your body.
It is true that bboys are incredibly ripped and have some of the best toned and athletic bodies in the sports world, but I have seen some skinny guys with not much muscle mass and they are still good at bboying. When bboying, you are body weigh training. As long as you can support your own weight, it does not matter how much you can bench or curl.
If you were to ask me what was the most important muscle for breakdancing, I would have to say it was the abs. The abs are the core muscle and your body's center of gravity is below the bellybutton. With a strong stomach, you can control your torso and lower body.