Natasa Stankovic Shows Impressive Core Strength As She Nails The Nicki Minaj Pose
Showing off her impressive core strength, Natasa Stankovic nailed the viral Nicki Minaj pose on a set of dumbbells. She also upped the ante by wearing heels.
Actor and fitness enthusiast Natasa Stankovic is no stranger to setting wellness goals on social media. Known for her dedication to functional fitness and strength training, she recently wowed her followers with a challenging pose that's taken the internet by storm: the now-viral 'Nicki Minaj pose.' But more than just a trending moment, Natasa's take on the pose underscores one key takeaway: a strong core is everything.
Natasa Stankovic's Balancing Act
Taking to her Instagram, Natasa Stankovic shared a video demonstrating her impressive core strength. Clad in a black sports bra and cycling shorts that she had paired unexpectedly with sunglasses and heels, the actor balanced effortlessly atop stacked dumbbells. With a coffee cup in one hand and poise in every muscle, her caption read, 'Just balancing life like."
This wasn't just a display of confidence; it was a testament to her core stability, muscle control, and mental focus, all of which are crucial to holding this squatted, stylised position.
What Exactly Is The 'Nicki Minaj Pose'?
The trending pose is a callback to a moment from Nicki Minaj's 2013 High School music video, where the rapper squats with legs crossed and feet flat, exuding confidence in a pink bikini and gold heels by the pool. Recently, that image resurfaced online, inspiring a wave of recreations – from fitness buffs to fashion influencers.
But replicating it isn't as easy as it looks. It requires core engagement, lower-body flexibility, balance, and control, making it a mini-workout in itself.
Why This Pose Isn't Just A Trend
While it may look like a viral challenge, fitness experts would agree: the mechanics of the pose offer genuine benefits. It activates your abdominals, obliques, glutes, and quads, all while testing your balance and coordination. And Natasa's ability to hold the pose on stacked dumbbells? That adds a whole new level of complexity and risk, requiring concentration and control honed through consistent training.
Whether you're balancing on dumbbells or just aiming for better posture in daily life, core strength is foundational to functional fitness. Natasa's viral moment serves as a stylish reminder that strength and stability go hand-in-hand.
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