headsit

plural headsits

1. acrobaticsAn extreme backbend in which the top of the performer's head touches the buttocks; usually in a handstand or chest stand. Sometimes, a more extreme variation is done where the buttocks are positioned past the performer's head, while the lower back is on top of the head; this requires much more neck flexibility.

   Achieving a headsit requires years of practice and extensive spinal flexibility.

   2 more examples

   The contortionist impressed the audience with a perfect headsit during her routine.

   One of the most common variations of chest stand headsit is where the performer has their legs locked out straight with their feet on the floor.

   2024 December 19, “Chest stand headsit with straight legs and feet on floor”, in (Please provide the book title or journal name)