Standing Posture:

• head is level, chin should be parallel to the ground and slightly tucked in or back while maintaining a straight neck

• chest is high but relaxed, with shoulders down or slightly back

• stomach/abdomen area should be both firm yet expandable consecutively (malleable)

• hips are below the torso

• hands and arms should be relaxed and at the sides; there should be a small space between limbs and body

• knees are relaxed and not locked

• the weight of the body should be slightly leaning forward

• feet are shoulder-width apart; one foot may be slightly more forward for balance