A "backbend" is a gymnastic or yoga position where a person bends their spine backwards, lifting their chest and leaning towards the back. Full definition
Undaunted, the Soft Pedaler would counter that contracting the glutes is bad in backbends for all people. (yogajournal.com)
This class will introduce the first portion of the intermediate series, with a fun and detailed focus on the mechanics of backbending in Ashtanga yoga. (yogauonline.com)
It is a great counter pose for backbends such as Camel Pose. (blog.paleohacks.com)