Line dance

Muscles

Danced to “Muscles” by Diana Ross.

2 wall68 countKris White (USA) & Jeremy Sims (USA)
Step sheet on CopperKnob
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Questions people ask

What song is the Muscles line dance danced to?+

The Muscles is most commonly danced to “Muscles” by Diana Ross. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Muscles line dance?+

68 counts across 2 walls. The same sequence repeats, rotating 180° to face the opposite wall each time until you're back to where you started.

Do you need a partner to dance the Muscles?+

No. Like every line dance, the Muscles is danced solo in rows. Everyone does the same steps facing the same way, so you can join in without a partner.

How do I practice the Muscles at home?+

Work through the step sheet one 8-count at a time at a slow tempo. Once each section feels automatic, chain two together, then run the whole dance to music.

What is a line dance?+

A line dance is a choreographed sequence danced solo in rows. Everyone does the same steps facing the same way, no partner needed. The Muscles repeats the same 68-count sequence, turning to face a new wall each time through. Once the counts click, you can join in the moment the song comes on.