Horse Stance for one minute

Hold horse stance for one minute balancing a bamboo pole on your legs

Horse Stance for one minute Challenge rules

Do not rise up at any point during the full 60 seconds
Keep crouched down far enough that the bamboo pole does not roll off of you legs
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“OMG that was intense i used a cardboard tube from wrapping paper on my thighs it was okay for the first 30 then i was worried i would not make it then at 45 secs my knees started to almost knock - but i held it WOW intense that was great fun - never really tried it before wanted to when i was younger after watching Drunken Master (Jackie Chan) Loved it i would like to try this weekly”

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Johannes B logged some Fitness & Training training on Wednesday
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Alberton, ZA • 3:55 GMT, 14 Jun 2013 • In the Horse Stance for one minute Challenge

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Johannes B Sorting

Alberton, ZA • 4:20 GMT, 13 Jun 2013 • In the Horse Stance for one minute Challenge

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Matteo R encouraged this.

Melissa M This is a nightmare. OMG, so much harder than it sounds. This will take practice. Amazing challenge.

BC, CA • 4:51 GMT, 29 May 2013 • In the Horse Stance for one minute Challenge

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Steve M, Pamela J and 2 othersSteve M, Pamela J, Rick P and Amanda R encouraged this.

Stasha K i did it 1 min..my god, i don't feel my legs

Novi Sad, RS • 2:04 GMT, 24 May 2013 • In the Horse Stance for one minute Challenge

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Shona W, Rick P and 3 othersShona W, Rick P, Eunice Y, Matteo R and Amanda R encouraged this.

Azucena M My legs are so weak! Trying to build up to this. So far I can get through about 40 seconds :)

Alameda, US • 4:32 GMT, 2 Apr 2013 • In the Horse Stance for one minute Challenge

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Shaunda P, Ali S and 4 othersShaunda P, Ali S, Rebecca R, Abhishek B, Rick P and Amanda R encouraged this.

You can do it

Rebecca R • 5:39 GMT, 2 Apr 2013 • Encourage

Azucena M and Rick P encouraged this.

Thanks for the encouragement Rebecca! Much appreciated :D

Azucena M • 5:43 GMT, 2 Apr 2013 • Encourage

Rick P encouraged this.

Rondi D logged some Fitness & Training training on 25 Mar
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WY, US • 4:19 GMT, 25 Mar 2013 • In the Horse Stance for one minute Challenge

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Terry G, Laurence M and 4 othersTerry G, Laurence M, Dee , Matteo R, Tony P and Amanda R encouraged this.

its on my to do list for today. :)

Rondi D • 4:45 GMT, 25 Mar 2013 • Encourage

Laurence M encouraged this.

You should take up my new challenge, 'Log 30 mins of Horse Stance' if you're doing a lot of it. No harm in gaining from your hard work, is there?

Laurence M • 5:03 GMT, 25 Mar 2013 • Encourage

Rondi D encouraged this.

might as well. :)

Rondi D • 5:08 GMT, 25 Mar 2013 • Encourage

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Graham H OMG that was intense i used a cardboard tube from wrapping paper on my thighs it was okay for the first 30 then i was worried i would not make it then at 45 secs my knees started to almost knock - but i held it WOW intense that was great fun - never really tried it before wanted to when i was younger after watching Drunken Master (Jackie Chan) Loved it i would like to try this weekly

London, GB • 4:56 GMT, 19 Mar 2013 • In the Horse Stance for one minute Challenge

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Liette T encouraged this.

Juan Pablo G Daaaaaaaamn, forgot about the bamboo pole...

Bogotá, CO • 4:44 GMT, 13 Mar 2013 • In the Horse Stance for one minute Challenge

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Marco A MAN!!! That's harder than I expected! hahaha can't do it yet!

Montréal, CA • 11:04 GMT, 19 Feb 2013 • In the Horse Stance for one minute Challenge

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Marco A I know this will be HARD! We do it or try to in my wing chun class, we'll see if my training is enough, if not I will work on it.

Montréal, CA • 5:44 GMT, 19 Feb 2013 • In the Horse Stance for one minute Challenge

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Julie H, Allan J and 1 otherJulie H, Allan J and Susan B encouraged this.

Tony P Ouch

KY, US • 3:17 GMT, 12 Jan 2013 • In the Horse Stance for one minute Challenge

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Kaye D encouraged this.

Nadine T finished 1min for the evening :) day 1

1:19 GMT, 6 Jan 2013 • In the Horse Stance for one minute Challenge

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Michael H encouraged this.

Marion H Broomstick. *passes out*

Biloela, AU • 1:55 GMT, 20 Dec 2012 • In the Horse Stance for one minute Challenge

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Maria G encouraged this.

Aline M I'm managing 20 sec so far. I'm working on it.

Whangarei, NZ • 8:20 GMT, 14 Dec 2012 • In the Horse Stance for one minute Challenge

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Ann G encouraged this.

Jenny S Ouch that was tough!

Roma, IT • 4:29 GMT, 8 Dec 2012 • In the Horse Stance for one minute Challenge

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Eunice Y, Ian L and 1 otherEunice Y, Ian L and Ann G encouraged this.

Naveed I Ohh... This is tough! Will have to keep at it.

ისლამაბადი, PK • 9:15 GMT, 4 Nov 2012 • In the Horse Stance for one minute Challenge

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The Little Ninja Stacey B and Rick P encouraged this.

Scott H answered the question I notice there is not a limit on time to acieve this. Is that correct?

it is open until you are ready to hold for one minute...then its completed:)

Marietta, US • 10:27 GMT, 28 Oct 2012 • In the Horse Stance for one minute Challenge

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Scott H answered the question I notice there is not a limit on time to acieve this. Is that correct?

i would say that would be fine. Its your body and if your body is more suited to feet angled at 45 degress then go for it. Believe me you will get the same benefits whatever the angle of your feet.

Marietta, US • 12:23 GMT, 27 Oct 2012 • In the Horse Stance for one minute Challenge

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Rick P and Maria G encouraged this.

Debbie L asked I notice there is not a limit on time to acieve this. Is that correct?

Hello every one, I am Debbie. I was wondering if also this can be done in Shikdachi, where the feet are angled at 45 degrees.?

Del City, US • 6:26 GMT, 26 Oct 2012 • In the Horse Stance for one minute Challenge

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Jon A answered the question Bamboo pole?

As long as it has the capacity to roll off (if you don't prevent it with proper form) I think any sort of pole will do.

Royal Tunbridge Wells, GB • 1:06 GMT, 25 Oct 2012 • In the Horse Stance for one minute Challenge

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Michael H Can't actually get deep enough into my stance to balance a pole lol!!! May be a more difficult challenge than I first expected!!!

Cardiff, GB • 5:41 GMT, 9 Aug 2012 • In the Horse Stance for one minute Challenge

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Micah G and Lena C encouraged this.

Yeah I have failed on that challenge quite a few times. The picture of it looks so simple!

Micah G • 5:42 GMT, 9 Aug 2012 • Encourage

Keith V Did the challenge with my brother and its fun.

Alfonso, PH • 2:21 GMT, 25 Jul 2012 • In the Horse Stance for one minute Challenge

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Marce B This was way harder than I expected. Had to get down real low to stop the pole from rolling off. Struggled to get up again after a minute! Still, I got it done! Now for Italy v Spain in the Euro final!

Liverpool, GB • 6:43 GMT, 1 Jul 2012 • In the Horse Stance for one minute Challenge

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Louise F and David H encouraged this.