Pose Reference

Overhead Press Lift

Overhead Press Lift. Study focus: Stack the lifted body over the base's locked arms and planted feet so the whole lift balances on one vertical line.

Action & GestureMixBody Study

Man in a long stance pressing a woman horizontally overhead with locked arms, her arms spread wide, side view

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Action or movement: overhead lift
Camera angle: Side view
Primary study focus: Stack the lifted body over the base's locked arms and planted feet so the whole lift balances on one vertical line.
30-second exercise: Draw a single vertical from the base's feet to the lifted partner's hips, then the horizontal curve of the lifted body.
2-minute exercise: Construct the lifter's ribcage and pelvis leaning back under the load, then hang the lifted body's arch on his hands.
Difficulty: Advanced
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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