noun
- yoga poses or gymnastic exercises in which the spine is arched backward
Usage: gymnastics; yoga
Examples
- The yoga instructor demonstrated several challenging backbends.
- She practiced backbends daily to improve her spine flexibility.
- Gymnasts must master backbends before attempting more advanced moves.
- The dancer’s graceful backbends impressed the entire audience.
- Proper warm-up is essential before attempting deep backbends.
- He struggled with backbends due to his tight hip flexors.