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The key to escaping from a straitjacket is to create extra space inside the jacket while it’s being put on so you can move your arms around enough to undo the buckles. As the jacket is being put on, cross your arms and grab a handful fabric with your dominant hand, keeping a firm grip on it. Without being too obvious, fill your lungs with air as the jacket is being buckled and keep the muscles in your torso as rigid as possible until the straps are secure. Once the jacket is buckled, release your breath so the fabric hangs loose. Now that you have room to move, hunch your shoulders over to make yourself as small as possible and carefully uncross your arms. Pull your head through the gap between your shoulder and elbow. You should now be able to move your arms freely and unbuckle the straps of the jacket. To learn how to use your teeth to help you unbuckle the straps of the straitjacket, keep reading!