What does backbend mean?
Definitions for backbend
ˈbækˌbɛndback·bend
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Princeton's WordNet
backbendnoun
an acrobatic feat in which the trunk is bent backward from a standing position until the hands touch the floor
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backbendnoun
A move in which the performer bends backwards until the hands touch the floor
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backbend
A backbend is a gymnastic, dance or yoga move where the performer bends the body backwards until the hands touch the floor, resulting in an arch shape with the abdomen upwards. It involves flexibility of the spine and strength in the torso, arms and legs. It can be performed standing, kneeling, or from a handstand position.
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Backbend
A backbend is a gymnastics, contortion, or dance 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.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of backbend in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of backbend in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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