The Cincinnati Bengals have bolstered their defense (and the team's dancing skills) with the addition of defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence.The Bengals acquired the 28 year old from the New York Giants in exchange for their first-round pick in the NFL draft (No. 10 overall).Lawrence, better known as Sexy Dexy, has gone viral for his signature Sexy Dexy celebration dance. Even his former college teammate and Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins broke out the dance during the 2026 Pro Bowl.So, what exactly is the Sexy Dexy dance? And how did Lawrence come up with it?
Here's what we know.What is the Sexy Dexy dance? Explaining the originLawrence said his middle school coach gave him the Sexy Dexy nickname."He just came up to me one day. He had the deepest voice.
He was like, 'Sexy Dexy,'" he said during his April 20 introductory press conference with the Bengals. "Mad deep. Mad deep.
It kind of stuck. It stuck somehow, some way, but it just carried on to now."In regards to his Sexy Dexy dance, the three-time Pro Bowler said his former teammate Saquon Barkley encouraged him to make it his sack celebration."My rookie year, we were playing the Patriots in a preseason game and I was on the sideline dancing and Saquon looked at me and he was like, 'That should be your sack dance,' and right then, that's kinda where I got the idea," Lawrence said.So, what is the dance exactly? If you were to try the Sexy Dexy out for yourself, you'd need to stand in a sumo squat position, place your arms down at a 90-degree angle, and "pop, lock and drop it," as Lawrence said.
The viral dance is usually accompanied by the song "Don't Hide," by So Supa, on social media.Sexydexy GIFfrom Sexydexy GIFsTee Higgins among several athletes to hit the Sexy DexyLawrence said he saw Higgins' attempt at the Sexy Dexy during the 2026 Pro Bowl. He gave Higgins, whom he considers to be "like a brother," an 8/10 for his moves.Higgins is just one of the many athletes and social media users to attempt the Sexy Dexy dance. Take a look at more attempts below:View this post on InstagramHow we feel about bringing another tiger to The Jungle. pic.twitter.com/L20akqnqPr— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) April 19, 2026This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: What is the Sexy Dexy dance? Dexter Lawrence's dance hits Cincinnati