This is probably a bit late now but in anyone else comes upon this thread, it might help This is possible, and works to some extent, I have used it myself. Create a new IK chain Chest to hip i.e.. Chest Abdomen Hip(goal) Turn off IK to hands, (otherwise sometimes odd effects.). Turn on new IK chain for chest Try moving hip the way you want it , Very little movement is possible before odd effects happen, but the chest and upper body are kept relatively static. Turn of Chest IK chain when you have the pose you want.