Lying on the heels _ Supplementary 2
Increases the effectiveness of the foot attack and stability
The position “Lying on the heels” is the same as the position “Sitting on the heels” in the physical training part, first the legs.
Here, the thigh muscles (especially the front thigh muscles) are strongly stimulated, and the ankle and foot muscles and tendons are also stretched and impacted intensely.
In addition, unlike the “Sitting on the heels” position, in the “Lying on the heels” position, the muscles of the upper body are also strengthened, especially the lumbar muscles and the abdominal muscles.
By practicing in this position, martial artists will quickly gain flexibility in the legs, flexibility but also strength in the waist and abdomen. So these are extremely essential parts, playing a central role in the movements of the body.
With flexible but firm legs, with the “flexible” but solid waist, martial artists will easily control the strike and recovery movements of fast and powerful blows, while controlling and always maintaining the necessary balance. Especially in collision situations, hitting the target as well as being affected or attacked by the opponent’s attacks.
Increase the flexibility of the legs as well as the flexibility and serenity of the stomach and waist
One thing that is also very important and always important besides mentioning the stance and attacking shot aspects is the physical enhancement aspect.
The position “Lying on the heel”, although looking at the outside of the position when practicing, we can see that it is still and slow, but in reality inside is a very intense physiological movement with circular motion processes. Circulation and metabolism are intense for the muscle groups as well as the organs concerned. Thus, the physical improvement effect of this position for the practitioner will be very quick and noticeable.
If you practice this position hard and regularly, after just a few weeks you will feel the results of your practice very clearly. Concretely, the legs will be agile and flexible and the abdominal muscles will be firm, the abdomen will become lighter.
Lying on the heels _ Supplementary 2: