33 / Studio Poses
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Casual

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Hands in Back Pockets

What this pose solves

Opens the chest and narrows the waist without apparent effort.

Direction: what to tell the model

  1. 01Hands go into back pockets up to the knuckles.
  2. 02Elbows move back, opening the chest.
  3. 03Weight on one leg, the other slightly crossed.
  4. 04Chin forward and down.

The 3x1 Matrix

Wide Shot

Full body

Elbows creating lateral triangles.

Medium Shot

Waist up

Open chest, defined waist.

Close-up

Face / hands

Relaxed face, no tension in the shoulders.

Common Mistakes

  • Shoulders rising with the elbows.
  • Slumped posture negating the chest opening.

Variations

  • Only one hand in the back pocket.
  • Thumbs in front pockets for the opposite version.