Cheetah

A life-sized, slender cat stretches out in front of you, its body built for speed—light, long, and streamlined. As you reach along its form, you’ll notice the front legs extended far backwards, nearly horizontal reaching beneath the body, while the back legs are gathered underneath, ready to push off with powerful force. This pose captures the cheetah at full sprint, when its body lengthens and contracts like a spring to cover ground rapidly. 

The spine is flexible, allowing the body to stretch and compress with each stride. Behind it, the long tail extends outward with a gentle curve. This tail acts like a counterbalance, helping the cheetah steer and pivot quickly as it chases prey across open land.