Download Article
Download Article
This article will teach you how to do the Horse Stance (aka Horse Riding Stance). This stance is also included in karate but is known as sumo stance in most karate schools.
Steps
Download Article
-
Stand up straight then put your legs apart making sure that your feet are facing forward. -
Be aware of your torso, make sure that your spine is straight and your posture is flat. [1] X Research sourceAdvertisement -
Bend your knees and lower the upper body as if you were sitting on horseback. The lowness of the stance varies in Kung Fu styles, mainly northern and southern: northern is a more relaxed higher stance whereas southern is right down near the ground. Be aware not to put your knees forward or outward over the toes. [2] X Research source -
Make sure your feet are still facing forward,your body is still straight and your hips are loose. [3] X Research source -
To train yourself further with using this stance, first find a stick, assume the horse stance and then place the stick on top of your knees. -
Hold your arms outward, palms parallel to your body. -
Be mindful of your posture and don't let the stick fall. -
Finished.
Advertisement
Community Q&A
Search
-
QuestionWhy do I need to do horse squatting?Community AnswerHorse squatting is important in developing a solid stance, and will also aid in developing thigh muscles.
-
QuestionWhy do you keep your knees over your feet in a general horse stance?Kendallyn AlexanderCommunity AnswerThe point of doing the horse stance is to help you build core stability from the legs.
-
QuestionIf you are not stong, how do you do it?Kendallyn AlexanderCommunity AnswerThe kegel muscles, which are also called the pc muscles for the pubococcygeus, are one of several muscle groups involved.
Ask a Question
200 characters left
Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered.
Submit
Advertisement
Video
Reader Videos
Tips
- Don't try too hard. Go at your pace.Thanks
- You may want to hold out your arms forward in front of you; this makes the stance harder to do but you will be stronger for it.Thanks
- Try to increase the time of holding this stance every day, even if is just 1 more second. Try to beat your record at your own pace, don't force it.Thanks
Submit a Tip
All tip submissions are carefully reviewed before being published
Name
Please provide your name and last initial
Thanks for submitting a tip for review!
Advertisement
Warnings
- This move is not recommended if you have bad bones in your knees, bad joints or any other conditions (e.g arthritis), you may do this if you want but take extra care and take it easier than the usual student.Thanks
- Don't try to copy movies and stay up for hours right at the start of training, don't strain or overtrain.Thanks
- Not to be used in combat, this stance is not used in combat, standing like this in a fight will result in pain (especially for men). This stance is to exercise and strengthen the legs.Thanks
Advertisement
References
About This Article
Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 228,503 times.
Reader Success Stories
- "I liked the detailed set up, well diagrammed and detailed, yet simple to follow."
Advertisement
100%
of readers found this article helpful
.
Click a star to add your vote
% of people told us that this article helped them.
"I liked the detailed set up, well diagrammed and detailed, yet simple to follow."
"Taught how the horse stance works. This is simple and builds confidence."
"Very useful images and text."
