@Arch
It might be worthwhile to attempt some gestures as well from references once you have the proportions down.(stupid me forgot to link the pose sites)
When figure drawing, remember to always try to break the figure down into simpler volumes in your mind when drawing from reference, and refrain from simply copying line to line. You are not looking to be accurate in the contours, but to be able to convey the details of the pose (the gesture), which proportions play a part in as well.
https://www.youtube.com/user/ProkoTV/videos
Proko has some videos regarding figure drawing, you may want to give these a look; it might make things click for you.
(As for DA, i do have an account, but I'd be embarrassed to link it (it's full of old anime trash and fanart), but if you want i can give it through pms)