1. a gymnastic or yoga position in which the body is arched backward with the hands and feet on the ground

1. to bend one’s body backward into an arched position

Examples

• She performed a perfect backbend during her gymnastics routine.
• The yoga instructor demonstrated how to do a backbend safely.
• He could backbend so far that his hands touched the floor.
• The dancer’s backbend was incredibly graceful and flexible.
• Learning to backbend properly requires strong core muscles.
• She practiced her backbend against the wall for support.
• The gymnast held her backbend for ten seconds before standing up.