Crab (posture)
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The Crab is the name given to a body position
sometimes seen in basic gymnastics
, yoga
, and breakdancing. The body is supinated so that the back faces the ground, the legs are bent like sitting in a chair
, and the arms extend straight backward. Only the feet and hands touch the ground, and the torso
is held parallel with the ground. The position's name originates from that of a crab
.
The position is said to strengthen the arms, legs and back.
Human position
Human positions refers to the different positions that the human body can take.There are several synonyms that refer to the human position, often used interchangeably, but having specific flavors....
sometimes seen in basic gymnastics
Gymnastics
Gymnastics is a sport involving performance of exercises requiring physical strength, flexibility, agility, coordination, and balance. Internationally, all of the gymnastic sports are governed by the Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique with each country having its own national governing body...
, yoga
Yoga
Yoga is a physical, mental, and spiritual discipline, originating in ancient India. The goal of yoga, or of the person practicing yoga, is the attainment of a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquility while meditating on Supersoul...
, and breakdancing. The body is supinated so that the back faces the ground, the legs are bent like sitting in a chair
Chair
A chair is a stable, raised surface used to sit on, commonly for use by one person. Chairs are most often supported by four legs and have a back; however, a chair can have three legs or could have a different shape depending on the criteria of the chair specifications. A chair without a back or...
, and the arms extend straight backward. Only the feet and hands touch the ground, and the torso
Torso
Trunk or torso is an anatomical term for the central part of the many animal bodies from which extend the neck and limbs. The trunk includes the thorax and abdomen.-Major organs:...
is held parallel with the ground. The position's name originates from that of a crab
Crab
True crabs are decapod crustaceans of the infraorder Brachyura, which typically have a very short projecting "tail" , or where the reduced abdomen is entirely hidden under the thorax...
.
The position is said to strengthen the arms, legs and back.