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Triple Fold

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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.

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Backbend

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A backbend requires an arching of the spine backwards with hands and feet on the ground, showcasing extreme spine flexibility.

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Frontbend

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A frontbend involves bending forward with legs straight and bringing the torso close to the legs, showing off flexibility in the spine and hamstrings.

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Chest Stand

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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.

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Dislocation

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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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Elbow Stand

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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.

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Scorpion Handstand

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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.

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Needle Scale

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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.

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Human Knot

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The contortionist twists limbs into a seemingly intertwined position resembling a knot, requiring extensive joint flexibility and control.

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Marinelli Bend

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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.

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