Tiger Emerging from the Mountain
Challenges lower-body endurance, balance and whole-body coordination through a controlled martial-arts-inspired stance.
At a glance
| Muscles worked | Primary: quads, glutes & hips. Secondary: shoulders and core |
|---|---|
| Muscle group | Full Body |
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Strength · Squat |
| Sets & reps | 1 sets × 60s |
| Estimated calories burned | ~7 kcal |
| Equipment | None needed |
How to do it
- Set the feet and torso in the traditional Tiger Emerging starting position.
- Lower into the prescribed stance with controlled knee and hip alignment.
- Coordinate the arms with the lower-body position without excessive tension.
- Maintain the posture while keeping the heels and feet stable.
- Hold for the prescribed duration, then rise with control.
Coaching tips
Benefits
Challenges lower-body endurance, balance and whole-body coordination through a controlled martial-arts-inspired stance.
Common mistakes
Avoid knees collapsing inward, heels lifting unnecessarily or losing spinal control.
Make it harder
Increase the hold duration or gradually deepen the stance while maintaining alignment.
Make it easier
Use a higher stance and shorter hold.
Breathing
Breathe slowly and steadily while maintaining the stance.
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