How to do Standing Backbend
- Stand upright and spread your toes, keeping both feet firmly grounded.
- Keep your weight shared between both feet as your chest lifts.
- Keep your legs active without locking your knees backward.
- Lightly engage your abdomen and buttocks to support your pelvis.
- Raise both arms overhead and clasp your hands without forcing your shoulders.
- Reach upward through your arms without bunching your shoulders toward your ears.
- Lift your breastbone and take a small backward arc, letting your arms follow your chest.
- Let your gaze rise with your chest without dropping your head back.
- Bring your chest upright before unclasping your hands and lowering your arms.
