An adult man is airborne with one leg extended sideways and the other tucked beneath his pelvis, with both arms bent.
Action & GestureMaleBody Study
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Action or movement
airborne side extension
Primary study focus
Contrast the extended leg with the compact folded leg and upper-body counter-angle.
30-second exercise
Draw the long lateral line and the compact folded-leg shape.
2-minute exercise
Connect both legs to the pelvis and compare their apparent lengths and overlaps with the torso.
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General practice tips
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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