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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
- 01Hands go into back pockets up to the knuckles.
- 02Elbows move back, opening the chest.
- 03Weight on one leg, the other slightly crossed.
- 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.