Horse Stance for Strong, Flexible Legs

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0:00 - Gratuitous Japanese shrine intro ⛩
0:15 - Different Names and Variations
0:32 - Entering The Position
1:00 - GMB Style Horse Stance
2:56 - Improving Mobility
3:47 - Increasing Your Hold Time
4:07 - Common Questions and Answers
5:54 - "What should I do with my hands?"

[TheAcupunctureClinicNZ]

Thanks so much for putting this up. It's really informative. I will be taking up your challenge and aiming for 5 minutes. Plus I will be putting it in my newsletters for my patients.

[RayTiller]

Love the way Ryan always caters for those not quite as flexible and never points the finger.

[cautious]

Man, , , yours is the best horse stance video I've ever seen.

[johntay]

Great explanation. I’ve noticed shiko dachi being the most sensible position for the horse stance as it strains the joints lesser. I wonder why so many karatekas and kungfu practitioners point it forward. Wish more people would know function over form.

[JDBoelter]

It's nice to have GMB tackle this traditional MA exercise with modern mindset and physiology. Thanks!

[turnschuh]

Nice!
I'm doing 2-3 times/ week squats in a yogamat width wide stance for 15 reps and hold than the stance for a minute. For three sets. Really challenging but yes, results are great. ALL progresses are very welcome for me.

[joelwallenius]

Great video. I appreciate that you include common questions before they're asked. Thank you, Ryan. You inspire! <3 :-]

[mikedoucette]

My 1st degree grading had me hold the stance for what seemed like five hours, lol. Horse stance is the first stance I introduce to students. I really believe it builds a good foundation for martial artists.

[robertwhite]

I find horse stance is a good way to prep and a good start position to move into moves like archer / cossack squats

[pyroclastic]

The only thing more impressive than your horse stance is getting over 1000 likes and not a single dislike, bravo my man

[StuartMcDermid]

Great video Ryan. There are a lot of videos around on the horse stance absolutely riddled with misinformation. Googling around this afternoon, I knew as soon as I saw yours, it would be quality work. You might remember my friends and I. You came to Sydney in the 2000s back when you were doing Sonnon's stuff and taught us a club seminar. We were the ones with the home made steel clubs. All the best and thanks again. I still use what you taught that day when I swing clubs today.

[raffaelpolz]

Thank you, very helpful tips as always!
I would love to see the horse stance (and back bridges) making it into the revamp of IS.

[robremington]

This guy saved my life. I have all GMB programs and do these movements daily.

[surimenon]

Thank you Ryan Much Appreciate your Time and Posting 🙏🇮🇳🙏

[Hustrulill]

Very good explanation of this exercise. I especially like the information that it might take time to even get into the proper position. I have dabbled with the horse stance but have never been able to do it properly. This video is encouragement that this is the kind of impossible that just takes a little longer ❤

[TheOfficialArthurMorgan]

I watched a video last week about the horse stance. Now that I see this it reminded me that I need to add this to my workouts. Thanks for the info!

[BaiLong]

Thank you so much for this. Different styles have different ways. I was doing this with feet forward and it had been harmful to my knees. Just hearing and watching someone say 45 degrees makes a world of difference. And yes, many others will say feet forward work for them, I get that. The ultimate principle from this clip is do what works for you. 45 degrees with toes pointed out works for me. Thank you!

[erinrivera]

Thank you! I tried this and my legs are burning! I have not the greatest knees or stance and although I have a good punch, I can be knocked down easily. Hopefully, in a years time I can be qualified to join the Airforce. Thank you for this.

[tomkirbygreen]

Late to the party, as always, but I really enjoyed this. Particularly the ability to build practice into everyday routines. Thank you.

[kennethbedwell]

Great video I love the horse stance I do them all the time