Crouching tiptoe ‘angel squat’ pose of famous China actress widely copied on social media, sparks injury warnings
- Dilraba Dilmurat appears in magazine fashion shoot, crouches on tiptoes
- Many imitate on social media, challenging, difficult and dangerous,say experts
Health concerns have been raised about an “angel squat” pose made famous by a renowned actress in China which is being widely copied by people on the mainland.
The pose, where people squat down barefoot on their tiptoes, was popularised by Dilraba Dilmurat in a fashion magazine shoot which went viral on mainland social media, inspiring widespread imitation.
In the magazine images, Dilraba, who was born and raised in Urumqi, the capital city of Xinjiang in the Uygur autonomous region, is styled like an angel, adorned with platinum blonde hair and white wings, creating the epitome of ethereal beauty.
Many people have taken to the Xiaohongshu social media platform to share their attempts at mastering the pose.
However, it is challenging because it demands significant balance and sustained muscle tension in the legs and back to maintain stability for an extended period.