The newest fad on TikTok is a gravity-defying position in which users stand on one foot in heels and cross their legs while perched atop a large pile of strange objects.
This famous moment, also referred to as the Nicki Minaj challenge, is a complex balancing act. With almost 115,000 uses of the hashtag #nickiminajchallenge on TikTokalone, the challenge has taken over the internet.
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Everything from soup cans to Jenga blocks has been balanced by the creators. Numerous people have embraced the challenge and made it uniquely their own in their own hilarious, if not ridiculous, ways. Some have utilized their pets to join in the fun, while others have ridden on their children’s toy automobiles while maintaining the posture.
As the fad gains traction, some people are curious about its origins and safety. What you need know about the Nicki Minaj challenge is provided below.
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Where did the Nicki Minaj challenge come from?
Rapper Nicki Minaj’s iconic posture in the music video for the 2013 single “High School ft. Lil Wayne” served as the inspiration for the trend. At 34 seconds into the video, Minaj is seen squatting low to the ground with one leg crossed over the other while standing in stilettos by a swimming pool.
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A video attempting to imitate Minaj was released by TikTok user @1jacore in April. Since then, others have done the same, and many have gotten inventive in an attempt to emulate the singer’s striking position.
The trend is no longer limited to striking Minaj’s initial position. By wearing high heels and balancing on as many objects as they can, users have elevated the task to new levels. Additionally, the fad seems to have turned somewhat competitive, with some participants apparently trying to outdo each other by performing the most intricate balancing performance.
One TikTok user, for instance, shared a video of herself balancing on a large pile of tables in her garden. She is shown in the video wearing heels, balancing on an upside-down flowerpot, and holding a hose with one hand.
Additionally, users have recorded themselves balancing on weights, pastries, and champagne bottles.
Willie Geist and Jenna Bush Hager both tried the fad on July 24 on TODAY with Jenna & Friends.Wearing sunglasses and holding her July book club selection, Jenna finished the stance on a pile of books.Willie met the challenge by holding a margarita while balancing on top of ceramic coffee mugs.
Some attempts to follow the trend appear to defy gravity and physics. Participants should think about the safety risks associated with pulling off such a stunt as they attempt to come up with the most outrageous interpretation of the trend to yet.
Is the Nicki Minaj challenge safe?
Stephanie Mansour, a fitness contributor for TODAY, warns TODAY.com that if the right safety measures are not followed, the Nicki Minaj challenge might be dangerous.
“Unless wearing heels is part of the artistic nature of a workout, I never recommend working out in heels or balancing on one foot in heels,” Mansour says.
It’s dangerous to balance on unsteady objects, she adds. This challenge could be extremely deadly if the right safety measures are not followed.
Mansour provides her realistic opinion on whether fans should attempt to take on the challenge, even though it is still trending on social media.
“I hate to be the one to break the good news about a fun TikTok trend, but I really don’t recommend that anyone seriously try this,” Mansour says.
How to safely do the Nicki Minaj challenge
Despite the fact that the Nicki Minaj challenge is not “recommended,” individuals who choose to participate can still have hope. The challenge can be finished safely, and there may even be some advantages to doing so.
According to Mansour, balance exercises can be an excellent way to increase strength.
In reference to the challenge, Mansour states, “This could be a great exercise to strengthen your glutes, hamstrings, quads, calf, and the stabilizing muscles, tendons, and ligaments surrounding your ankle, knee, and hip joints.”
Mansour advises balancing on a level surface, such a stack of books, to finish the trend securely. Additionally, she advises participants to ensure that the object they are balancing on is sufficiently wide to prevent them from toppling over.
She adds that prior practice balancing on one foot on non-elevated surfaces would also be beneficial.
You are less likely to get hurt if you wear exercise shoes and have a suitable surface to balance on.
All you need to do now is add your unique style to the trend and see what unusual objects you can use to highlight your pose.
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