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Torso Twist
What this pose solves
Hips in one direction, shoulders in another: dynamism without movement.
Direction: what to tell the model
- 01Hips pointing 45 degrees to the left.
- 02Shoulders rotate 45 degrees to the right.
- 03Arms follow the shoulders, not the hips.
- 04High breathing to keep the torso upright during the twist.
The 3x1 Matrix
Wide Shot
Full body
Two opposing diagonals in the same body.
Medium Shot
Waist up
Twist legible at waist height.
Close-up
Face / hands
Face following the direction of the shoulders.
Common Mistakes
- Losing the twist by relaxing between clicks.
- Shoes rotating along, canceling the effect.
Variations
- Twist with one arm crossing the body.
- Seated twist, hand on the seat behind.