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Backbend
A backbend requires an arching of the spine backwards with hands and feet on the ground, showcasing extreme spine flexibility.
Chest Stand
In this position, the contortionist lies on the chest with legs extended over the head, touching or nearing the ground, demonstrating thoracic and lumbar spine flexibility.
Triple Fold
A triple fold entails folding the body thrice with the feet touching the top of the head or shoulders, demanding a high degree of both spine and hip flexibility.
Elbow Stand
Performed by balancing on the elbows with the back arched and legs over the head, this position tests balance as well as flexibility in the back and shoulders.
Human Knot
The contortionist twists limbs into a seemingly intertwined position resembling a knot, requiring extensive joint flexibility and control.
Scorpion Handstand
This position involves a handstand with one or both feet reaching towards the head, akin to a scorpion's tail, and showcasing significant back and shoulder flexibility.
Marinelli Bend
A Marinelli bend is where the contortionist supports their entire body weight on their mouth bite on a mouthpiece, with the body bending backwards in an extreme curve, showcasing jaw strength and backbone flexibility.
Needle Scale
Standing on one leg, the contortionist raises the other leg straight up beside the head while holding it with the hand, demonstrating exceptional hamstring and back flexibility.
Frontbend
A frontbend involves bending forward with legs straight and bringing the torso close to the legs, showing off flexibility in the spine and hamstrings.
Dislocation
In this extreme pose, the contortionist rotates their shoulders or hips to simulate dislocation, requiring extreme flexibility and control of these joints.
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