backbend
/ˈbækˌbɛnd/
noun
- A gymnastic or acrobatic move in which a person bends backward from a standing or kneeling position until the hands touch the floor, forming an arch with the body.
- The gymnast performed a perfect backbend during the routine.
- Learning to do a backbend requires a strong back and good balance.
- She practiced her backbend every day to improve her flexibility.