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Ustrasana - Camel Pose
A woman doing a backbend during yoga

A backbend is a body movement where the spine is bent backwards, catching oneself with the hands. The backbend is used in gymnastics, contortion, or as a dance move.

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  • Contortionist, doing a backbend

    Contortionist doing a backbend

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