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Standing on a Partner's Thighs

Standing on a Partner's Thighs. Study focus: Balance the flyer's outward lean against the base's upright back: the pair forms a counterweighted A-shape.

Action & GestureMixBody Study
Woman standing on a squatting man's thighs with her arms spread wide while he grips her shins, front view

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Action or movement
thigh stand
Camera angle
Front view
Primary study focus
Balance the flyer's outward lean against the base's upright back: the pair forms a counterweighted A-shape.
30-second exercise
Draw the base's horizontal thighs, then the flyer's straight lean away from them.
2-minute exercise
Construct the base's squat and the hands gripping the flyer's shins that hold the counterbalance.
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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