Pose Prompts for AI Image Generators
Copy a pose prompt that describes the body position clearly, then open the pose page for Midjourney and Stable Diffusion variants, a negative prompt and an OpenPose skeleton for ControlNet.
A-Pose Full Body pose prompt
A person standing straight in a neutral A-pose, feet hip-width apart, arms straight and angled down and away from the body at about 45 degrees, palms facing the thighs, shoulders relaxed, head level, looking straight at the camera, full body, plain light grey background.
Midjourney, Stable Diffusion and OpenPose files for A-Pose Full Body
Action Leap pose prompt
A person leaping across a gap in mid-air, front leg reaching forward almost straight, back leg trailing with the knee bent and heel raised, right arm driving forward and up, left arm swung back, torso leaning into the jump, eyes on the landing ahead, plain background.
Midjourney, Stable Diffusion and OpenPose files for Action Leap
Anime Peace Sign pose prompt
Full-body view of a cheerful anime-style character making a peace sign with the right hand beside the eye, palm facing the viewer, left hand on the hip, head tilted toward the V, right foot kicked up behind, standing on a straight left leg, plain background.
Midjourney, Stable Diffusion and OpenPose files for Anime Peace Sign
Archer Drawing a Bow pose prompt
An archer at full draw standing side-on to a target on the left, feet shoulder-width apart, left bow arm straight at shoulder height, right hand anchored at the jaw with the elbow pulled back in line with the arrow, head turned to sight along it, shoulders down, plain background.
Midjourney, Stable Diffusion and OpenPose files for Archer Drawing a Bow
Ballerina Arabesque pose prompt
A ballerina in an arabesque, balanced on a straight left leg on the ball of the foot, right leg extended straight behind at hip height with toes pointed, left arm reaching forward, right arm out to the side, chest lifted, back arched, full body, plain background.
Midjourney, Stable Diffusion and OpenPose files for Ballerina Arabesque
Ballet Pirouette pose prompt
Full-body view of a ballet dancer in a pirouette, balanced on the ball of the left foot, right knee bent and turned out with the toes touching the standing knee, arms rounded in front at stomach height, tall spine, long neck, plain background.
Midjourney, Stable Diffusion and OpenPose files for Ballet Pirouette
Baseball Pitch pose prompt
Full-body view of a baseball pitcher at foot strike, a long stride onto a bent left leg, the right throwing arm cocked back and up in an L shape with the ball hand high, left glove arm pointing at the target, hips opening while the shoulders stay closed, eyes on the catcher, plain background.
Midjourney, Stable Diffusion and OpenPose files for Baseball Pitch
Basketball Jump Shot pose prompt
A basketball player at the top of a jump shot in mid-air, right shooting arm extended upward with the wrist about to snap, left guide hand on the side of the ball, elbows in, body vertical and square, legs straight down with knees slightly bent and toes pointed, eyes on the rim, full body, plain background.
Midjourney, Stable Diffusion and OpenPose files for Basketball Jump Shot
Battle Cry pose prompt
A warrior roaring a battle cry, feet planted wide with knees bent, chest thrust out and back arched, both arms raised and bent with clenched fists above the shoulders, head thrown back with the mouth wide open, furious powerful stance, full body, plain background.
Midjourney, Stable Diffusion and OpenPose files for Battle Cry
Boxing Fighting Stance pose prompt
A boxer in an orthodox fighting stance, left foot forward, body turned about 30 degrees, knees slightly bent, weight on the balls of the feet, fists raised by the cheekbones, elbows tucked against the ribs, chin down, eyes forward, full body, plain background.
Midjourney, Stable Diffusion and OpenPose files for Boxing Fighting Stance
Catwalk Strut pose prompt
Full-body view of a fashion model walking a runway, the front foot crossing onto the centre line in front of the back foot, hips swinging toward the standing leg, shoulders back and level, arms close to the body, chin lifted, plain background.
Midjourney, Stable Diffusion and OpenPose files for Catwalk Strut
Chibi Cheer Jump pose prompt
A cheerful chibi character jumping in mid-air, left knee raised in front, right foot kicked back, right fist punched straight up, left arm flung out to the side, head tilted with a big grin, limbs kept clear of the body, plain background.
Midjourney, Stable Diffusion and OpenPose files for Chibi Cheer Jump
Climbing Reach pose prompt
A person climbing a wall seen from behind, right arm reaching high and straight for a hold, left hand gripping high beside the head with elbow bent, left knee lifted high to a foothold, right leg stretched down onto the toes, head tilted back looking up, full body, plain background.
Midjourney, Stable Diffusion and OpenPose files for Climbing Reach
Confident Male Stance pose prompt
Full-body view of a confident man standing with feet slightly wider than hip width, legs straight, arms folded across his chest with the forearms stacked, chest lifted, chin slightly raised, steady gaze toward the viewer, plain light gray background.
Midjourney, Stable Diffusion and OpenPose files for Confident Male Stance
Contrapposto pose prompt
A person standing in relaxed contrapposto, all weight on the left leg, right knee bent forward with the foot resting lightly, hips tilted up on the left and shoulders tilted the opposite way, head turned slightly to one side, full body, plain light grey background.
Midjourney, Stable Diffusion and OpenPose files for Contrapposto
Deep Squat pose prompt
Full-body view of a person in a deep squat with heels flat on the ground, feet wider than the hips and turned out, knees pushed outward, hips low near the heels, torso leaning forward, forearms resting on the knees with hands hanging, looking ahead, plain background.
Midjourney, Stable Diffusion and OpenPose files for Deep Squat
Disco Point pose prompt
A dancer striking a 1970s disco pose, right arm pointing straight up on a diagonal, left arm pointing down and across the body on the same line, hips cocked to the left, right knee bent inward with the heel lifted, head tipped back looking at the raised finger, plain background.
Midjourney, Stable Diffusion and OpenPose files for Disco Point
Downward Dog pose prompt
A person in the yoga downward-facing dog pose, hands and feet on the floor, hips lifted high so the body forms an upside-down V, straight arms in line with the back, head relaxed between the upper arms, straight legs with heels reaching down, side view, plain background.
Midjourney, Stable Diffusion and OpenPose files for Downward Dog
Falling Backward pose prompt
A person caught mid-fall tipping backward, body leaning far behind the supporting foot, the other leg kicked up in front, arms flung up and forward with fingers spread, chin tucked toward the chest, startled expression, full body, plain background.
Midjourney, Stable Diffusion and OpenPose files for Falling Backward
Fencing Lunge pose prompt
A fencer in a lunge seen in profile, sword arm extended straight at shoulder height holding a foil, front right knee bent over the ankle, back left leg straight with the foot flat and turned out, rear arm raised behind in a curve, upright torso, plain background.
Midjourney, Stable Diffusion and OpenPose files for Fencing Lunge
Flying Superhero pose prompt
A superhero flying horizontally through the air, body stretched out level, right fist punched forward beyond the head, left arm tucked along the side, legs together and extended behind with one knee slightly bent, head lifted looking ahead, side view, plain background.
Midjourney, Stable Diffusion and OpenPose files for Flying Superhero
Foreshortened Punch pose prompt
A person throwing a right straight punch directly at the camera, fist close to the lens and looking huge, arm strongly foreshortened, left fist pulled back at the hip, shoulders rotated into the punch, front knee bent, full body, front view, plain background.
Midjourney, Stable Diffusion and OpenPose files for Foreshortened Punch
Hand on Hip pose prompt
A woman standing in a relaxed fashion pose, weight on her right leg, left knee bent inward with only the toes touching the floor, left hand resting on her hip with the elbow out to the side, right arm hanging loose, head tilted, plain studio background.
Midjourney, Stable Diffusion and OpenPose files for Hand on Hip
Hero Power Stance pose prompt
Full-body low-angle view of a superhero standing in a power pose, feet planted wide, legs straight, fists on the hips with elbows pointing outward, chest pushed forward, chin raised, head turned slightly toward the horizon, plain sky-blue background.
Midjourney, Stable Diffusion and OpenPose files for Hero Power Stance
High Front Kick pose prompt
A martial artist performing a high front kick in profile, right leg kicked straight up to head height with the toes pulled back, supporting left leg straight with the foot flat, torso leaning back slightly, fists raised in guard, eyes forward, plain background.
Midjourney, Stable Diffusion and OpenPose files for High Front Kick
Jogging pose prompt
A person jogging at an easy pace, left foot landing under the body with a soft knee, right leg swinging behind with the heel coming up, arms bent and relaxed, torso nearly upright, loose shoulders, looking ahead, side view, plain background.
Jump for Joy pose prompt
Full-body side view of a joyful person jumping in mid-air, both heels kicked up behind with the knees bent, back arched, fists punched up in a V above the head, face turned to the sky, plain background.
Midjourney, Stable Diffusion and OpenPose files for Jump for Joy
Kneeling on One Knee pose prompt
A person kneeling on the right knee with the left foot planted in front, front shin vertical and thigh level, back toes tucked under, torso upright, left forearm resting on the left knee, right arm relaxed at the side, head up looking ahead, full body, plain background.
Midjourney, Stable Diffusion and OpenPose files for Kneeling on One Knee
Lifting a Heavy Box pose prompt
A person lifting a heavy cardboard box from the floor, feet apart, knees bent and pushed out, hips back, back flat and inclined forward, arms reaching down with hands under the sides of the box, head up and looking ahead, plain background.
Midjourney, Stable Diffusion and OpenPose files for Lifting a Heavy Box
Looking Over the Shoulder pose prompt
A person standing with their back to the viewer, hips turned away, ribcage and shoulders twisting so they look back over the left shoulder, face visible in three-quarter view, shoulder blades showing the twist, calm expression, plain background.
Midjourney, Stable Diffusion and OpenPose files for Looking Over the Shoulder
Lying on Back pose prompt
A person lying on their back on the floor, face up, one leg straight and the other knee raised with the foot flat, left arm resting out to the side on the ground, right hand on the stomach, head turned slightly, relaxed, viewed from above, plain background.
Midjourney, Stable Diffusion and OpenPose files for Lying on Back
Lying on Side pose prompt
A person lying on their right side on the floor, right arm stretched out above the head with the head resting on it, left arm draped along the body with the hand on the floor in front of the hips, knees slightly bent, top leg falling forward, relaxed, plain background.
Midjourney, Stable Diffusion and OpenPose files for Lying on Side
Lying on Stomach pose prompt
A person lying face down on the floor, propped up on both elbows with forearms flat in front, back gently arched, head raised as if reading, knees bent with shins raised and ankles crossed in the air, relaxed playful mood, full body, plain background.
Midjourney, Stable Diffusion and OpenPose files for Lying on Stomach
Offering a Hand pose prompt
A person stepping forward on the left foot with the weight shifting onto it, reaching out with the right hand palm up and the elbow softly bent, torso leaning slightly forward, head tilted down looking at the open hand, as if helping someone up, full body, plain background.
Midjourney, Stable Diffusion and OpenPose files for Offering a Hand
Open Arms Hug pose prompt
A person stepping forward with arms open wide and reaching forward for a hug, elbows softly bent, chest lifted, head tilted slightly to one side, warm smile, weight moving onto the front foot, full body, plain neutral background.
Midjourney, Stable Diffusion and OpenPose files for Open Arms Hug
Overhead Sword Strike pose prompt
Full-body view of a warrior winding up a two-handed overhead sword strike, both hands gripping the hilt above and slightly behind the head, elbows high, chest arched, left foot stepping forward into a lunge, right leg extended behind, plain background.
Midjourney, Stable Diffusion and OpenPose files for Overhead Sword Strike
Pushing Something Heavy pose prompt
Full-body side view of a person pushing hard against a heavy flat surface, body leaning forward about 45 degrees, arms straight at shoulder height with palms flat, back leg straight on the ball of the foot, front knee bent, head down between the shoulders, plain background.
Midjourney, Stable Diffusion and OpenPose files for Pushing Something Heavy
Reaching Lunge pose prompt
A person in a long diagonal lunge, left knee bent deep in front, right leg stretched straight behind on the toes, right arm reaching forward and up past the head, left arm swept back, torso leaning into the reach, one continuous line from back heel to fingertips, plain background.
Midjourney, Stable Diffusion and OpenPose files for Reaching Lunge
Relaxed Standing pose prompt
full-body character standing in a relaxed neutral pose, weight on both feet, arms hanging loosely at the sides with slightly bent elbows, head level, facing the viewer, plain light background
Midjourney, Stable Diffusion and OpenPose files for Relaxed Standing
Shy Hands Behind Back pose prompt
Full-body view of a shy young person standing pigeon-toed, knees slightly bent and turned inward, hands clasped behind the back, shoulders raised a little, head tilted to one side and dipped, glancing down bashfully, plain pastel background.
Midjourney, Stable Diffusion and OpenPose files for Shy Hands Behind Back
Sitting Hugging Knees pose prompt
A person sitting on the floor with knees drawn up tight to the chest, feet flat and close to the body, arms wrapped around the shins, back rounded, head lowered toward the knees, quiet melancholy mood, full body, plain background.
Midjourney, Stable Diffusion and OpenPose files for Sitting Hugging Knees
Sitting Leaning Back on Hands pose prompt
Full-body view of a person sitting on the ground, leaning back on straight arms with hands planted behind the hips, one leg stretched out, the other knee raised, head tilted back with eyes closed, relaxed and enjoying the sun, plain background.
Midjourney, Stable Diffusion and OpenPose files for Sitting Leaning Back on Hands
Sitting on a Chair pose prompt
full-body character sitting upright on a simple wooden chair, thighs level, knees bent at ninety degrees, feet flat on the floor, forearms resting in front of the body, calm expression, plain background
Midjourney, Stable Diffusion and OpenPose files for Sitting on a Chair
Sitting on a Ledge pose prompt
A person sitting on the edge of a wall with legs dangling, hands planted on the edge beside the hips with straight arms, shoulders slightly raised, one shin swinging forward and the other hanging back, torso leaning forward a little, head turned to look out at the view, plain background.
Midjourney, Stable Diffusion and OpenPose files for Sitting on a Ledge
Sitting with Chin in Hand pose prompt
A person sitting and leaning forward with the right elbow on the right knee and the jaw resting on a loosely closed right hand, left forearm lying across the left thigh, rounded back, head ahead of the hips, thoughtful bored expression, full body, plain background.
Midjourney, Stable Diffusion and OpenPose files for Sitting with Chin in Hand
Sitting with Legs Crossed pose prompt
A person sitting on a chair with the right leg crossed over the left at the knee, the crossed foot hanging relaxed, hands clasped on the top knee, back slightly reclined, shoulders relaxed, calm composed expression, plain background.
Midjourney, Stable Diffusion and OpenPose files for Sitting with Legs Crossed
Sneaking on Tiptoe pose prompt
A person sneaking on tiptoe in an exaggerated cartoon way, crouched forward with bent knees, front foot touching down on the toes, back heel lifted, elbows bent and hands raised to chest height with dropped wrists, head pushed forward, eyes looking ahead, plain background.
Midjourney, Stable Diffusion and OpenPose files for Sneaking on Tiptoe
Soccer Kick pose prompt
A soccer player in the follow-through of a shot, right leg swung high across the body with toes pointed, planted left leg slightly bent, left arm flung forward and right arm back for balance, torso leaning back and twisting, eyes following the ball, full body, plain background.
Midjourney, Stable Diffusion and OpenPose files for Soccer Kick
Spider-Man Style Crouch pose prompt
A person in a low wide crouch, knees spread far apart, balanced on the balls of the feet with heels raised, left hand planted on the ground between the feet, right arm raised out to the side with fingers spread, torso low and forward, head up and alert, plain background.
Midjourney, Stable Diffusion and OpenPose files for Spider-Man Style Crouch
Sprint Start pose prompt
A sprinter in the set position at the start line, hands shoulder-width apart with fingers bridged on the ground, arms straight and vertical, hips slightly above the shoulders, front knee bent near ninety degrees, back knee more open, up on the toes, head in line with the spine, plain background.
Midjourney, Stable Diffusion and OpenPose files for Sprint Start
Sprinting pose prompt
Full-body side view of a sprinter at full speed in mid-air, the left knee driven high in front, the right leg extended behind after push-off, right arm forward and left arm back with elbows bent near 90 degrees, body leaning forward, eyes fixed ahead, plain background.
Midjourney, Stable Diffusion and OpenPose files for Sprinting
Standing Side Stretch pose prompt
Full-body front view of a person doing a standing side stretch, feet together, both arms raised overhead with palms pressed together, torso arching to the right so the left side forms a long curve from hip to fingertips, head between the arms, plain background.
Midjourney, Stable Diffusion and OpenPose files for Standing Side Stretch
Star Jump pose prompt
A person in mid-air doing a star jump, arms and legs spread wide in an X shape, limbs straight, toes pointed, chest open, head lifted with a joyful expression, clear gap and shadow below the feet, full body, plain background.
Midjourney, Stable Diffusion and OpenPose files for Star Jump
Straight Punch pose prompt
Full-body side view of a boxer throwing a right cross at full extension, the right arm straight from the shoulder with the fist palm-down, right heel lifted and hips rotated, left fist guarding the chin, chin tucked behind the lead shoulder, plain background.
Midjourney, Stable Diffusion and OpenPose files for Straight Punch
Superhero Landing pose prompt
A person in a three-point superhero landing, right knee on the ground, left foot planted forward, right fist pressed into the floor, left arm swept back and out, torso folded over the front thigh, head up glaring ahead, full body, plain background.
Midjourney, Stable Diffusion and OpenPose files for Superhero Landing
Sword Guard Stance pose prompt
A swordsman in a two-handed middle guard, right foot slightly forward, left heel raised, knees soft, hips square, both hands on the katana hilt in front of the navel with the right hand above the left, blade pointing at throat height, back straight, eyes forward, full body, plain background.
Midjourney, Stable Diffusion and OpenPose files for Sword Guard Stance
Tree Pose pose prompt
A person in yoga tree pose, balanced on a straight left leg, right foot pressed into the inner left thigh with the knee opened out to the side, hips level, palms pressed together overhead, arms framing the head, long spine, calm steady gaze, full body, plain background.
Midjourney, Stable Diffusion and OpenPose files for Tree Pose
Walking pose prompt
full-body character walking mid-stride, left leg forward with heel about to touch the ground, right leg behind pushing off the toes, arms swinging in opposition, slight torso twist, side-lit, plain background
Warrior II pose prompt
A person in Warrior II yoga pose, wide stance, left foot pointing out to the side with the knee bent over the ankle, right leg straight with the foot turned slightly in, hips open, torso upright, arms stretched out level at shoulder height, gazing over the left fingertips, plain background.
Midjourney, Stable Diffusion and OpenPose files for Warrior II
Waving Hello pose prompt
A person standing and waving hello, right arm raised to the side with the elbow bent and the open hand beside the head, palm facing forward, fingers slightly spread, left arm relaxed, weight on the left leg, head tilted toward the waving hand, friendly smile, plain background.
Midjourney, Stable Diffusion and OpenPose files for Waving Hello
How to write a pose prompt that works
AI image models follow camera framing and body position better when you describe them literally: say which leg is forward, where the hands are and what the torso is doing, and name the shot (full body, three-quarter view) up front. Short, concrete phrases beat long lists of adjectives.
Text alone rarely locks a pose. For an exact match, use the OpenPose skeleton from the pose page with a ControlNet OpenPose model, keep the prompt for style and subject, and add the negative prompt to cut extra limbs and broken hands.