Pose Reference
Side-View Shield Hold in a Staggered Stance
An adult man stands side-on holding a round shield by an inside grip, with his other hand free and his feet staggered.

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- Action or movement
- shield hold
- Primary study focus
- Compare the shield plane, visible grip and bent arm with the staggered feet.
- 30-second exercise
- Mark the shield shape, gripping hand and two foot positions.
- 2-minute exercise
- Follow the visible forearm through the wrist to the grip. Compare the shield edge, bent elbow and torso while leaving hidden attachments unspecified.
- Reference limitation
- Some shield attachments remain hidden. Use the visible figure and grip rather than treating this image as a shield-construction diagram.
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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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