backbend

A yoga, contortion or gymnastics position in which the performer whilst standing bends their back so that they're supporting themselves with their hands, creating an arch with their body.

Use this tag for any contortion position involving bending of the back requiring higher-than-average back flexibility.

Examples

Chest stand

Chest stand handstand

Scorpion pose

Folded back

Ruppelbend

Triplefold

Quadfold

See also

• contortion
• flexible
• arched back