The third exercise is announced after the break.
"Supported Lean. Partners will stand back-to-back, lean against each other for support, then slowly lower into a seated position while maintaining contact and balance. Then stand back up together without using hands."
This one makes several people nervous.
"That requires core strength," Taekyung observes.
"And trust that your partner won't let you fall," Minjae adds.
Haejin and Soorin position themselves back-to-back.
Her height means she fits against him easily.
Their shoulders align.
Their backs press together.
"Ready?" he asks.
"Ready."
They lean into each other.
Finding the balance point where neither is holding the other up.
Where they're supporting each other equally.
Then slowly, they begin to lower.
It requires perfect coordination.
Too fast and they collapse.
Too slow and muscles give out.
They communicate through pressure and adjustment.
Her leaning slightly more when he needs it.
