This is a statement that can get you into trouble if you misunderstand it or use it to infer some superiority of so-called internal styles like tai chi (taijiquan).
There are a few different ways to define “internal power.” But some of its characteristics include an emphasis on class one levers and class two levers, and an avoidance of class 3 levers. But every joint in the body is a class 3 lever. So, the trick is to combine the joints in a way that preserves the mechanical efficiency of class 1 and 2 levers, and also allows the other elements of internal power.
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