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Centre of Gravity

A point from where the whole body-weight seems to act.

In the picture the red triangle is the fulcrum or the Balancing point. Generally the Centre of Gravity of the body is about half an inch above the navel and straight back near the backbone. At this point there would be equal weight on the left and right side of the fulcrum and thus the body can be balanced as shown in the diagram.

The most comfortable position to stand is when the vertical line of weight-force acts downwards through the Centre of Gravity of the body, and it is cancelled by the equal and opposite Reaction-force from the ground.

The man's left hand is held about the Centre of Gravity of the lady.