Arching back
3 poses
Back-arch poses standing, kneeling and with arms raised: the spine bends backward and the chest opens. Drawn from five angles to show how far the ribcage and pelvis separate.
Includes: arch · back bend
P073 · ∠front · Arching back
Standing back bend
P074 · ∠front · Arching back
Kneeling, arching back with hands planted behind
P075 · ∠front · Arching back
Back bend with both arms raised
Drawing tips
- Most of the bend comes from the lower back and neck; the ribcage itself stays rigid.
- The ribcage tilts up and the pelvis tilts forward, so the gap in front of the stomach widens.
- Keep the feet or knees firmly under the hips, or the arch looks like a fall.