An adult man curls into an airborne tuck, holding his lower legs with both knees close to his chest.
ForeshorteningMaleBody Study
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Action or movement
airborne tuck
Primary study focus
Study compact overlaps among the chest, thighs, forearms and lower legs.
30-second exercise
Draw the outer tuck shape and place the knees and head inside it.
2-minute exercise
Separate the chest and pelvis masses, then follow the visible hands and shins. Leave the genuinely hidden far arm partly open.
Reference limitation
A compact airborne form study; one image does not establish a complete somersault.
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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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