I tried a couple of these and my back popped in a really not good way.
http://www.jimchines.com/2012/01/striking-a-pose/ (http://www.jimchines.com/2012/01/striking-a-pose/)
I don't know why I never though of this (not for me!!!). Every time I think about doing a photo shoot with a model, I am at a loss at what to do, aside from pointing the camera at the pretty girl, and now I think I might try and recreate a few fantasy cover shots.
Aside from anatomical twists, I guess I'll never understand the controversy.