The Running Man

Deadly televised competition

The Running Man is a dance move characterized by a stationary jogging motion—arms pumping while legs slide back and forth in place, creating the illusion of running without going anywhere.

Popular in hip-hop and club dancing since the late 1980s: He broke out the Running Man at the wedding reception.

The move enjoyed a resurgence through viral videos and video game emotes.

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