Raise Hands and Step Up 提手上勢
Tí shǒu shàng shì
How to do it
Bring both hands together in front – right hand forward, left hand at the right elbow – with the right heel down in an empty stance, mirroring Play the Lute on the other side.
Step by step
- Turn slightly to the side
- Bring both hands in front, right hand forward, left hand at the right elbow
- Rest the right heel lightly forward
- Keep the weight on the rear leg
Breathing
Exhale as the hands come together.
Health focus
Balance and hamstring flexibility.
Common mistakes
- Front knee locked
- Chest closed
Martial meaning
Mirror of Play the Lute; can trap an arm.
How it varies between styles
| Yang | Mirror image of Play the Lute. |
|---|---|
| Wu | 'Raise Hands Above Posture'. |
| Sun | 'Lifting hands'. |
| Seated | Lift both hands forward, one ahead of the other. |
Where it appears
- Yang Family Traditional 103 Form – step 5: Raise Hands and Step Forward
- Yang Family Traditional 103 Form – step 23: Raise Hands and Step Forward
- Yang Family Traditional 103 Form – step 76: Raise Hands and Step Forward
- Cheng Man-ch'ing 37-Posture Short Form – step 9: Lift Hands
- Wu Jianquan 108 Long Form – step 2: Raise Hands Above Posture
- Wu Jianquan 108 Long Form – step 7: Raise Hands Above Posture
- Wu Jianquan 108 Long Form – step 22: Raise Hands Above Posture
- Wu Jianquan 108 Long Form – step 78: Raise Hands Above Posture
- Sun Style 73 Competition Form – step 6: Lifting Hands
Animated 2D guide (front view). The highlighted leg carries the weight, the faint trails show the path of the hands, and the cue at the top suggests the breath.
Video demonstrations 影片
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Move slowly, keep the knees soft and over the toes, and stay within a comfortable range. Every movement can be adapted for a chair.