Next challenge for you all ➡️ Horse Stance Walks. You can perform them with just your bodyweight or add load if you're looking for an extra challenge. Complete 2-3 rounds: ➡️ 10 metres forward ➡️ 10 metres backward ➡️ 10 metres diagonally Stay low, move with control, and don't rush the steps. This drill is commonly used in combat sports as part of the warm-up to prepare the hips, adductors, and lower body for explosive movement. Give it a crack and let me know how you go!

If you've been working on your horse stance this week, this is the next variation I want you to try. The Horse Stance Good Morning combines two incredibly effective movement patterns into one exercise. As you hinge forward with each rep, focus on creating more space through the hips rather than simply trying to bend lower. Think about gently opening the adductors while maintaining a tall, strong spine. You are going to feel your spinal erectors and glutes light up in this variation. These are the deep muscles responsible for supporting good posture and helping you build strength through the very range of motion you're trying to unlock. Don't rush the reps. Slow them down, own each position, and breathe into the stretch. ✅ Add load if they are feeling good with bodyweight only Have you tried this variation yet?

Why Place a Stick Across Your Legs During the Horse Stance? Well first and foremost it is going to make holding the position a whole lot harder! But more then that, it gives you instant feedback on your positioning. 1. It Encourages You to "Open" the Hips The stick acts as a cue to actively push your knees out and externally rotate through the hips. This helps engage the glutes and deep hip stabilisers rather than allowing the knees to collapse inward. 2. It Creates an Upright Torso You're encouraged to sit between your hips instead of folding forward. This allows you to maintain a taller chest and a more stacked posture. 3. It Builds Adductor Strength at Long Muscle Lengths The stick helps you find a position where you can generate more tension while keeping your hips in good alignment. 4. It Teaches Active Tension Instead of simply "sitting" in the position, the stick reminds you to actively create force: - Push the knees out (Abduct your hips) - Drive the feet into the floor. - Stay tall. Think of the stick as a coach giving you feedback. I encourage you all to try this out!

Who’s spent any time in a horse stance before? The first baseline we are aiming for is a 2-minute hold in the 3-step horse stance. Don’t let it fool you… this position has a way of exposing weak links very quickly. Your adductors will definitely let you know they’re working! 😅 If your goal is to improve your side splits, build stronger hips, or simply become more resilient, this is one of the best foundational positions you can train. Throughout the week I’ll be sharing a few different variations and drills to help you get more comfortable (and stronger) in this position. The horse stance has been used for centuries in martial arts including Shaolin Kung Fu, Karate, Taekwondo, and Capoeira to develop strength, stability, and power from the ground up. Why train it? • Build deep hip strength and stability • Improve hip mobility and flexibility • Strengthen the adductors and surrounding tendons • Develop a stronger base for athletic performance and martial arts • Improve spinal stability and postural control • Counteract the effects of prolonged sitting Personally, I use the horse stance to keep my hips healthy, maintain strength through deep ranges of motion, and build lower-body capacity that transfers into everything else I do. Whether you’re chasing side splits, lifting heavier, practising martial arts, or just want a body that moves well for life, this is a position worth mastering. Post your attempts in the comments below!👇

Alright team… who’s keen? 👀 For the next 7 days, I’m challenging myself to hold a Horse Stance for 2 minutes every day, and I’d love for you to join me. The challenge is simple: Accumulate 2 minutes in a Horse Stance each day (or longer if you’re feeling ambitious) Over the next week, I’ll also be sharing a few different variations and progressions so you can keep building your Wide Stance Ability. The Horse Stance is one of the most underrated positions for developing strong, mobile hips. Stick with it and you’ll start building: ⚡ Stronger hips and adductors ⚡ Better mobility and flexibility ⚡ Postural strength and endurance ⚡ Mental toughness and resilience ⚡ More confidence in deep, wide stance positions It’s also one of my favourite ways to improve the foundation for movements like the pancake and eventually the side splits. One thing you’ll quickly realise… The first 30-60 seconds will challenge your legs. Everything after that starts challenging your mind. 😂 Don’t underestimate this position. It’s been used in martial arts and strength training for generations because it simply works. Your challenge: Hit 2 minutes today and comment below once you’ve done it. Bonus points if you post a photo or video so we can cheer you on! 🔥