Rest Stance - Wushu

The rest stance ( xie bu ) is one of the 5 basic wushu stances.
This instruction shows how the rest stance is done in the modern wushu styles:
Longfist, Bradsword, Straightsword, Staff and Spear.
In other styles like Nanquan, Taiji, Bagua etc. the rest stance is performed slightly different.
Find more wushu instructions at wushu main.

 

 

Technical description: Rest Stance - Wushu

• Sit down with one knee under the other.
  The heel of the leg whichs knee is under the other is off the ground.
  Its knee can touch the floor slightly but should not be rested on.
• The upper body is kept vertical and the back is totally extended.
  Don't crouch down at all.
• Keep your head up and look horizontal over your shoulder.
  If the left knee is under the right knee, look over your left shoulder.
  If your right knee is under the left knee, look over your right shoulder.
• Put your fists on your hips and keep your upper arms parallel.
  The shoulders are kept low and pulled slightly back.

 

 

Trainer advice: Rest Stance - Wushu

• Learn the 5 stances form
• Use the rest stance to stretch your glutes.

 

 

Related instructions: Rest Stance - Wushu

• BOW STANCE ( gong bu )
• HORSE STANCE ( ma bu )
• CAT STANCE ( xu bu )
• FLAT STANCE ( pu bu )
• OLD STANCES INSTRUCTION FROM 2006
• KARATE

 

 

Videos: Rest Stance - Wushu

• Rest Stance Video
• 5 Stances Form

 

 

 

 

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