The principle of the balance line
applies equally to standing poses
for men as it does for women.
Men’s legs are not drawn with
the same degree of curve and are
correspondingly thicker and more
muscular in character. The knees can
be drawn more prominently than for
women while feet are drawn larger
and more angular. Men can be
drawn in activity poses such as
walking, riding a bike or climbing
and can also look credible when they
are cropped, appearing to be closer
to the viewer, which also adds to
their physical presence.