Definition of BACKBEND

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Where a classic Nike ad might show an athlete in midstride, alone with her determination, Outdoor Voices is all about group shots of women practicing backbends or dribbling balls midlaugh. — Nora Caplan-bricker, Outside Online, "Ty Haney Is the Queen of Athleisure," 5 June 2018 The ballerina, who still holds that backbend, and her partner gaze behind themselves — and yet they are propelled in the opposite direction, by her legs, which stretch, flourish and, walking on point, slowly lead the way. — Alastair Macaulay, New York Times, "How Balanchine Turns a Fairy Story Into Tragedy," 20 Feb. 2018 This sequence is designed for a regular practitioner, so expect faster transitions, inversions, standing poses and backbends. — Chloe Kernaghan, Time, "This 10-Minute Cardio Yoga Workout Will Help Make You More Flexible," 10 July 2018 For the cow pose, inhale and – leading with your sternum and chest – bring your shoulders and head up so your spine makes a gentle backbend. — Beth Wood, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Yoga and meditation tips for caregivers," 25 Apr. 2018 The studio’s Wake Up & Flow series, held at the early hour of 6:00 a.m., promises heart-opening backbends—and heart-pumping playlists. — Noor Brara, Vogue, "Turn Up the Heat With Hot Yoga for a Total Spring Body Reboot," 13 Apr. 2018 Most of the time, the dancers travel as a group, and the contractions and deep backbends recall Ailey’s mentor, pioneer choreographer Lester Horton, not a bad model. — Allan Ulrich, San Francisco Chronicle, "Ailey dancers strike gold in annual UC visit," 11 Apr. 2018 And, of course, impressive technique: crisp, blindingly fast footwork, deep backbends, sculptural arms, fluid hands. — Marina Harss, New York Times, "A Fenómeno of the Flamenco World," 6 Mar. 2018 Like a thunderbolt — on a powerful chord in the music — the ballerina, crossing the stage, arrives once more with the hero, but now clinging to his waist, her head and shoulders arched away from him in a deep backbend, as caught in the photo above. — Alastair Macaulay, New York Times, "How Balanchine Turns a Fairy Story Into Tragedy," 20 Feb. 2018

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