Recently, another difference between the north and the south comparable to the "salty and sweet dispute" of tofu brain has sparked heated discussions - standing posture.
Netizens found that when southerners "standby", they mostly stand with their legs together and in an upright posture, while the common "standby" action of northerners is the "three or seven steps" standing posture with their legs crossed, especially for friends in the Northeast, as long as they stand, Bacheng is this shape that resembles a "rest". On Douyin, the "Northeast people standby posture" received 32,000 likes.
Comparison of the standing posture of the north and the south|Source: Douyin @南小北亮 Video screenshot
So, what is the "magic" of this stance? How did it unify the "standing rivers and lakes" of the Northeast?
A Northeast man who has "rested" all his life
Let's take a look at what this stance is all about.
The essence of Northeast people's "rest" is that one foot is in front, one foot is behind, the weight of the body is on the leg where the back foot is located, the front foot is slightly inclined to the outside, the angle between the two foot extension lines is about 45 degrees, and the heel distance is more than ten centimeters, which has become a standard "three or seven steps". After the steps are taken, the hip shaft is pushed forward, and the steady northeast-style "rest" is completed.
The appearance rate of this standing posture in the Northeast is not inferior to frozen pears, ice sculptures, and large flower jackets. A random glance on the street reveals a lot of these postures.
Source: Douyin @ a screenshot of a Zhang Zhangbao 🥯 video
When I was bored waiting for the car, I stretched out one leg unconsciously, and the Northeast waiting area was happy to mention that all the staff "took a break".
Source: Douyin @B11 Video screenshot
Not only humans, but also cats and dogs in the Northeast also focus on following the local customs, with two legs and one side, standing very authentic.
Source: Douyin @人人 is also annoying @岁穗 @大怪兽宠物零食 Video screenshot
Even a pony pulling a cart on the side of the road has to stretch out one of its front hooves to replicate the "resting" posture.
Source: Douyin @ Oops I go Video screenshot
In this way, with the blessing of netizens from all walks of life, the "rest" standing posture seems to be equated with "Northeast people". So much so that on the occasions when some people from the north and south appear on the same screen, standing posture has become a sharp weapon to distinguish the crowd.
Source: Douyin @Little Bear Dean Video screenshot
How attractive is "taking a break".
With such a broad audience base, the "take a break" stance naturally has its unique charm.
Dr. Liu Haisheng, chief physician at Peking University Shougang Hospital, has shown that when standing still, the weight of the human body acts on the center line straight downward. If the two legs are evenly stressed while standing, this line will fall between the feet, and both feet will be subjected to a force that is biased towards the center of gravity; If the legs are not evenly stressed, the lines of gravity will shift.
The center of gravity of the body in a natural standing state|Source: crossfit official website
In the "resting" position, the body's center of gravity is on one leg, which "carries weight" and carries more weight, while the other leg "rests" and is relaxed. At this point, the line of gravity almost completely overlaps the stressed leg, which makes it feel easier and more comfortable than exerting force on both legs for a short time.
But then again, if such a standing posture can make people more comfortable, why is there such a high appearance rate only in the Northeast?
Let's talk about the conclusion first, the "take a break" stance is really not unique to the north, but at present, judging from the sharing of netizens, it appears more often in the northeast. In many comment areas about the "rest" standing posture, some southern netizens also appeared to say that they also have such a standing habit.
Source: Screenshot of Xiaohongshu
Source: Screenshot of Douyin
If you really want to talk about it, even Yeon-jin, the "pure prison sister" in the Korean drama "Dark Glory", likes to stand like this.
Source: Screenshot of "Dark Glory".
As for why the "resting" posture is particularly common in the Northeast, it is inseparable from regional differences.
From the perspective of climate, the latitude of the Northeast is roughly between 40 degrees north latitude and 50 degrees north latitude, belonging to the temperate monsoon climate, the terrain is high in the north and low in the south, and the blocking ability of the plain area to the cold air invasion of Siberia is relatively weak, and the Northeast region is very close to the source of the winter monsoon - the Asian high pressure, under the influence of the two phases, the average winter temperature in the Northeast is about -20 °C.
The ultra-low temperature is naturally matched with thick and warm clothes, and it is not easy to stand with your legs together after adding two plush autumn pants, after all, there are thick cotton pants between your legs.
In the face of the cold climate, friends in the Northeast also lit up a variety of warmth skills, and the "leg shaking" that makes the muscles tremble and generate heat is one of them. The standing posture with the legs together is obviously not conducive to shaking the legs, and the "rest" can relax while shaking the legs in the ice and snow.
In addition, there is another downside to low temperatures: frozen jio. If you alternate your legs to support your body, and the other free foot can be moved at will, you won't be so frozen.
In addition to the above-mentioned objective factors, highlighting temperament is also an important role in the "resting" posture. The unique natural and cultural environment has created the character characteristics of the Northeast villagers, and the standing posture is the externalized embodiment of the personal character, with a sense of relaxation of the three or seven steps and one step, the whole person seems to have a touch of calm and leisure, which is completely different from the feeling brought by the upright standing posture.
Comparison between the "resting" standing posture and the upright standing posture|Source: Screenshot of "Hurricane".
Although "taking a break" is good, the lumbar spine is not so good
Although the "rest" posture is a pentagonal posture that combines the advantages of N kinds, in fact, a long period of "rest" can cause suffering to our lumbar spine and pelvis.
Let's take a look at the lumbar spine first, it is a part of the human spine, the lumbar spine is composed of vertebral bodies, vertebral arches, vertebral processes, nerve foramina, spinous processes and intervertebral discs, etc., with a large cross-sectional area and a thick vertebral body, which can withstand large loads. If the human body weighs 70 kilograms, the lumbar spine will bear about 100 kilograms of weight when standing naturally, so it can be said that the lumbar spine is an indispensable "backbone" in our body.
Waist force table in different postures, unit: kg|Source: References[2]
The pelvis is also a bony ring structure composed of the left and right hip bones, sacrum, and coccyx, which is a bridge connecting the trunk and lower limbs, which can effectively transmit gravity and protect the organs in the pelvis.
Source: References[1]
However, a prolonged "break" stance can give them a slow impact on their seemingly sturdy body. When we stand in this position, most of our body weight is given to one leg for support, which causes uneven stress on the left and right sides of the lumbar spine and pelvis, which can lead to scoliosis and pelvic distortion in the long run.
Moreover, most of the "rest" posture is often accompanied by the supporting movements of bending over and hunching and slumping the shoulders, which are not good for the spine, and some cervical and lumbar spine diseases are also easy to find.
It's good to "take a break", just stand with your legs crossed for a while, but if it's really uncomfortable, you can develop another of our ancestral arts - squatting everywhere.
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