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Chest stand

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Chest stand is probably one of the most sought after poses in contortion and is considered a milestone when it is reached. The position itself looks like an impressive and impossible feature of flexibility. It combines flexibility in many different areas such as the back, hips shoulders and neck. Chest stand can be modified in many ways and opens up the possibilities for several different advanced versions once the basic chest stand in mastered.

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Once comfortable with leg behind head a contortionist is able to start playing with different positions and transitions.

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Chest stand is probably one of the most sought after poses in contortion and is considered a milestone when it is reached.

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