Tutorials

Joint Movement

To learn the position and range of motion of each joint, as well as how to exert force most easily.
By watching and practicing, you'll achieve smoother skill.

Joint Overview

Skeleton Articulation Points

Demonstration Videos

Neck Joint

How far can the neck move?

Forward/backward bend, left/right side tilt. See the safe range and how to support the head for smooth movement.

Shoulder Joint

What movements can the shoulder do? — Part 1

Forward/backward rotation. Learn to stabilize and move it effortlessly.

What movements can the shoulder do? — Part 2

Lateral raise / overhead. Learn to stabilize and move it effortlessly.

What movements can the shoulder do? — Part 3

Shrug / Release. Learn to stabilize and move it effortlessly.

What movements can the shoulder do? — Part 4

External rotation / Neutral. Learn to stabilize and move it effortlessly.

Lumbar Joint

How much can the lumbar bend? — Part 1

Lateral flexion / Rotation (seated). Discover the range and how to apply even pressure.

How much can the lumbar bend? — Part 2

Lateral flexion / Rotation (standing). Discover the range and how to apply even pressure.

How much can the lumbar bend? — Part 3

Forward/backward bend. Discover the range and how to apply even pressure.

Elbow Joint

How much can the elbow bend? — Part 1

Straighten flexion / extension. See the full range and learn safe handling to avoid hyper extension.

How much can the elbow bend? — Part 2

Horizontal adduction / abduction. See the full range and learn safe handling to avoid hyper extension.

Wrist Joint

What moves can the wrist make? — Part 1

Ulnar/Radial deviation. Gentle techniques to move it smoothly.

What moves can the wrist make? — Part 2

Flexion / Extension (vertical). Gentle techniques to move it smoothly.

What moves can the wrist make? — Part 3

Flexion / Extension (palm inward). Gentle techniques to move it smoothly.

Hip / Knee Joint

How much can the knee bend?

Internal / External rotation. Learn to support the thigh for natural leg positioning.

How do hip and knee work together?

Hip flexion, extension, abduction + knee bend. Learn to support the thigh for natural leg positioning.

Ankle Joint

How does the ankle move naturally?

Plantarflexion / Dorsiflexion. Learn to flex the foot up by adjusting the ankle joint.

M Position

What is the "M Position" for hips?

The classic frog-leg pose. Learn the ideal hip abduction angle and how to achieve a natural, stable M shape.

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