Backbend
A backbend is a gymnastics, contortion, dance and ice skating move, where the spine is bent backwards, and catching oneself with the hands. Throughout the move, the abdominal muscles, obliques, and legs are used to steady the performer while curving backwards. Backbending can be acquired from intense training or genetics.
Overview[edit]
The spine consists of 24 vertebrae and between the vertebrae are small cushions referred to as disks. The movement of the vertebrae and the compression ability of the disks give the spine its flexibility.
It is easier to perform a backbend after mastering a bridge. A bridge helps familiarize the bones and muscles to the positions and movements of a backbend.
There are over a dozen yoga positions that are variant of the backbend.[1][2] A "rib thrust" is common and deleterious to a good yoga pose,[3] and one of the more common of several errors associated with the backbend.[2][4]
Uses[edit]
The backbend is important in gymnastics because it is essential to perform a back handspring.
Backbends are a common part of the repertoire professional and competitive ice skaters, appearing for example in Aladin on Ice.[5]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Backbends". Yoga Journal. Retrieved October 29, 2018.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Spindler, Beth. "3 Common Backbend Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)". Yoga International. Retrieved October 29, 2018.
- ↑ "When is a Backbend Not a Proper Backbend". November 13, 2017. Retrieved October 29, 2018.
- ↑ Schneider, Howard (November 4, 2008). "Yoga Can Give You Strength, Balance, Flexibility. Isn't That Enough?". The Washington Post. Retrieved October 29, 2018 – via HighBeam Research.(subscription required)
- ↑ Molter, Dave (March 3, 1994). "'Aladdin on Ice' Goes Down Nice". Observer-Reporter. p. B6. Retrieved October 29, 2018.
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