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Backward lean in a staggered stance

Backward lean in a staggered stance. Study focus: The backward torso angle against the bent front knee and raised rear heel.

Action & GestureMaleBody Study

Backward lean in a staggered stance — male figure.

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30s1 min2 minUntimed

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Action or movement: backward lean
Camera angle: Side view
Primary study focus: The backward torso angle against the bent front knee and raised rear heel.
30-second exercise: Mark the visible contact points, then connect the torso and main limb directions with a simple gesture.
2-minute exercise: Block the rib cage and pelvis, compare the bent and extended limbs, and check the negative spaces against the reference.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Foreshortening: Mild

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Begin with the main gesture and large body masses. Check overlaps and visible contact points before adding small details. Use the exercises above to focus this particular study.

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