Stand in a horse stance for a few breaths and it may seem simple enough. The feet are planted, the knees are bent, and the body is upright. Stay there longer and the work becomes unmistakable. The thighs begin to burn. Small adjustments appear at the ankles and hips. Rising a few inches would be easy, but remaining at the chosen height requires continuo…
The Science of Holding a Stance: Kung Fu, Yielding Isometrics, and Connective Tissue



