I bend back until my hands are about 8 inches off of the ground but i wonder if i'll be able to keep my feet on the ground

The backbend is a fun and graceful move that stretches your back, opens up your chest and looks great--when you can pull it off! The trick is to work your way up, starting with simple stretches and then practicing your bridge.

You are in a complete bridge backbend when your arms and legs are straight. You might not be able to get into a bridge backbend completely at first, but this will improve with practice. A common problem for people who can't seem to master a bridge bac