Salsa
Double Hammerlock
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Both arms folded. A two-stage lock that wraps the follow's second arm, or travels her around back-to-back.
This move builds: Frame …on the always-on four — Connection, Frame, Comfort, Posture.
- Entry
- hammerlock (single) or open, two-hand
- Exit
- hammerlock (double), facing/offset
- Tempo
- medium
- Musical use
- accent
- Connector
- Yes — connects hammerlock (single) or open, two-hand → hammerlock (double), facing/offset vocabulary
- Level
- Advanced
- Cluster
- Position-Changes
- Style
- Both
What This Move Is
From a single hammerlock, the lead either folds the second arm behind the follow so both are locked, or steps under the raised arm and travels behind her to a back-to-back position before re-folding the opposite side. A more advanced, sustained position-change requiring care.
Key Points
- Lead: Fold or travel gently — never over-tighten the second arm; respect shoulder range of motion.
- Follow: Allow both arms to fold in succession with a soft fingertip connection; pivot in place rather than stepping back.
- Timing: On1 5-6-7 (plus a second 8-count for the travel version); On2 on 2/6.
- Common mistake: Forcing or over-tightening the second arm (shoulder strain); follow stepping back instead of pivoting in place.
Style Notes
A "trap" position best held briefly. Have the unwind queued before you enter it. Some teachers call the travelling version a "pretzel."
Chains into
After this, you can flow into…