Standing
Main workout

Pull the Bow Right

Standing arms movement. Stand with feet wide and knees slightly bent.

Times practiced

Times practiced

How many times people completed this movement in workouts in the app, from August 18, 2026 to October 15, 2026.

How we get this number
5,033
Popularity rank

Popularity rank

Its place among 142 movements, ranked by times practiced.

How we get this number
#26of 142
Difficulty

Difficulty

How demanding the movement is, from 1 (gentlest) to 5.

How we get this number
2/5
Clarity

Clarity

How clearly the steps and the video specify the movement, from 1 to 5.

How we get this number
3/5
Time
30 sec
Equipment
None
Focus zonesArmsBack

How to do it

  1. Stand with feet wide and knees slightly bent

  2. Hold arms at shoulder height

  3. Shift weight right and pull one arm back like a bow

  4. Return to center with control

About Pull the Bow Right

Pull the Bow Right combines a rightward weight shift with a backward arm draw. Settle the weight into the supporting leg as the hands separate, then return through the center. Keep the front reach and backward draw comfortable enough to reverse smoothly.

What to focus on

  • Settle into the rightward transfer without tipping the torso.
  • Return to center before starting another draw.

Make the movement smaller

Keep the weight shift small and hold the arm shape below shoulder height.

A mistake to watch for

Reaching the front hand farther while losing the supporting stance. Reduce both the reach and shift.

Practice time and pacing

The app assigns 30 seconds to Pull the Bow Right. Use that as a time block, with pauses whenever you need them. Move at the demonstration’s controlled pace; the timer is not a repetition target. Watch the full movement once before following along.

Where you will practice it

You will find this movement in Legs & Grounding Strength, at step 7 of 12. It first appears on day 2 of the Standing Beginner 30-Day Plan. The day count below follows the extended version; shorter days can use fewer movements.

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Alternatives in the app

Compare the instructions and movement demands before choosing a replacement.

Standing · No equipment

Pull To Hips

Arms
Back
Difficulty 2/5Clarity 5/5

Extend your arms forward or up, then bend your elbows and pull your hands toward your hips, squeezing the shoulder blades.

Standing · No equipment

Overhead Pull Down

Arms
Back
Difficulty 1/5Clarity 4/5

Reach your arms up, then bend your elbows and pull them down as if doing a pull-up, squeezing the shoulder blades.

Practice this movement in a session

These app sequences include Pull the Bow Right.

Standing
Beginner

Legs & Grounding Strength

Build lower body strength and stability through grounding movements and leg exercises.

9 min12 movements
Standing
Intermediate

Full Body Tai Chi Flow

A complete intermediate flow combining all aspects of Tai Chi for full body harmony.

9 min12 movements

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