framåtböjd
Framåtböjd is a Swedish term used to describe a posture or movement in which the upper body bends forward relative to the hips. In this position the trunk flexes, and the angle between the torso and thighs decreases. The degree of knee flexion can vary, ranging from a forward fold with straight legs to a deeper bend with the knees partially or fully flexed. The term is used in anatomy, biomechanics, sports, and everyday language to characterize forward bending of the spine and hips.
In anatomy and biomechanics, framåtböjd refers to trunk flexion and often involves an anterior tilt of the
In exercise and sport, framåtböjd appears in disciplines such as yoga, Pilates, gymnastics, and strength training.
In medicine and occupational health, prolonged or repetitive framåtböjd postures can contribute to back pain or
Etymology: framåtböjd derives from framåt (forward) and böjd (bent). See also flexion, forward bend.