Which Way Do You Like to Bend?

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Which Way Do You Like to Bend?

February 15, 2008

Some people like to bend forward and some like to bend backward. I guess it takes all kinds, right? For me it feels great to fold in my spine forward and rest my forehead on my shins. I must say though, that I am learning to love arching my spine backwards and opening my chest.

I am curious to know when it comes to stretching your spine . . .

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28 Comments

pixelhaze 5 years 13 weeks

back!! I'm obsessed! You know how some people compulsively crack their knuckles? I'm that way with backbends. Sometimes I don't even realize I'm doing it, but I'm always stretching out my back, especially when I've been sitting at my desk for hours.

hllrbackgirl 5 years 13 weeks

I voted front because I simply cannot do backbends--unless I'm on a ball.

snowbunny11 5 years 13 weeks

I'm not bendy! Neither!

snowbunny11 5 years 13 weeks

I'm not bendy! Neither!

sunkissbabe 5 years 13 weeks

I love both!!!

sunkissbabe 5 years 13 weeks

I love both!!!

Spectra 5 years 13 weeks

I get such tight hammies from running and I LOVE my forward bends!!

GlowingMoon 5 years 13 weeks

Generally, forward.

GlowingMoon 5 years 13 weeks

Generally, forward.

ElectroPopTart 5 years 13 weeks

Backbends just give me my energy back full force. After my entire workout, I'm completely winded, so I do this backbend and BOOM, I can do my hole workout all over again!

piraterie 5 years 13 weeks

I love backbends, but I'm under doctor's orders not to do them because of a weird back problem I have. Boo!

katie_c 5 years 13 weeks

i gain so much from bending both directions. i need more assistance from my yoga instructor when i'm doing a back bend. i love the feeling of my chest opening up. feels amazing.

Novaraen 5 years 13 weeks

I love to do both...although i cant do that back bend shown above. lol. I usually grab the top of a door jam and arch forward and stretch out my abs and back. This feels soooo good.

Novaraen 5 years 13 weeks

I love to do both...although i cant do that back bend shown above. lol. I usually grab the top of a door jam and arch forward and stretch out my abs and back. This feels soooo good.