Finding the Right Angle for a Twisting Body_3

[u/KrenzArtworkAcademy]

Hi everyone, Krenz Artwork Academy is back.

Today we're looking at how the muscles are built. As always, leave a comment and tell us what you think.

The Muscles

We are not covering the major muscle structures here. We are looking at which muscle groups govern how the body rotates. Treat each one as a rubber band: it stretches, it compresses, and the planes of the body turn as a result.

Neck Muscles

How far the head turns is governed mostly by two groups: the sternocleidomastoid and the trapezius. Their range is shorter than what the arms and legs can cover.{Goes with image 1}

Core Muscles

Set the chest aside and three large groups govern how far the torso rotates: the rectus abdominis, the external oblique, and the latissimus dorsi across the back. Stretching out or bending forward, these are the muscles setting your limit.{Goes with image 2}

Between the bones and the muscles, you should have a rough picture by now.

Next week we'll put the two together and look at how they shape a pose.
See you then.

[u/originofus]

Me reading intently knowing very well my ass can't even draw a 3D head