There are many benefits to practicing backbends. By bringing the spine into extension, they help improve your posture and strengthen your back muscles. Additionally, backbends also help open up the front body—they help release your quadriceps and hip flexors, stretch the abdominals, and open up the chest and shoulders.
Backbends are also particularly energizing. They squeeze your adrenal glands, and can also help stimulate and balance a variety of hormones in your body. Doing backbends in the morning can help you start your day right.
We’ve listed down 5 backbends for energy. Check them out below—and don’t forget to do a forward fold and twist to help balance out your practice!
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