Iron Man 2 (2010) · Tony Stark
Tony testifies before the Senate committee — completely relaxed, open, and expansive posture while the room demands deference
Textbook open posture: feet shoulder-width apart, chest forward, arms at sides (not crossed), chin slightly up. Notice how he takes physical space without aggression.
Easiest clip in the library — every open-posture signal is exaggerated and clear.
What to observe
Wide stance — weight distributed, not shifting nervously
Chest out, shoulders back, no hunching — projects authority
Open-palm gestures toward the audience — maximum openness signal
Practice Guide (4 steps)
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, weight even. Hold for 30 seconds without shifting.
Notice the urge to shift weight — that impulse is the habit to break. Stay still.
Roll your shoulders back until your chest opens fully. Hold for 20 seconds while breathing normally.
Most people hunch forward under any stress. Make this your resting default.
Speak a short sentence to camera while gesturing only with open palms — never pointing, never closed fists.
Think of your palms as showing the audience they have nothing to fear from you.
Combine: wide stance + open chest + chin up + arms at sides. Hold a 60-second conversation with camera in this posture.
Pick one element to focus on per rep — you can't rewire everything simultaneously.