standing split

Standing on one leg while performing a vertical split.

Not to be confused for a high kick or axe kick.

In October 2020, the pose became a Twitter meme under the hashtag #I字バランス部 ("#I-Shaped Balance"). It originated with post #4129230 and post #4119640; see comment #2047996 for details.

Examples

Standing side split

Standing front split

Heel drop split (heel in front)

Oversplit (over 180 degrees)

Locker foot kabedon

Arabesque

Attitude derriere

Heel stretch

Y-pose

Non-examples

Axe kick: A high kick is not standing still

See also

• split
• standing on one leg
• Tag group:Posture

External links

• Know Your Meme: I-Shaped Balance / Standing Split

This tag implicates split and standing_on_one_leg (learn more).