I want a bendy back #flexibility #backbend #handstands #calisthenics #contortion #annamcnulty

It feels so full circle asking my friend for help
I remember being in awe of her flexibility and never considering taking her classes
Why?
Seems so silly in hindsight
I guess things happen when they’re meant to happen
I’m so excited to learn from her and learn more about contortion and it’s connection to Mongolian culture

Song is Kakariko Village from A Link to the Past by @ColinBeasley

#sorryitsmari #flexibility #annamcnultychallenge #contortion #flexible #bendyback

[PenStab]

You guys are so fucking cool, man. I'm an out-of-shape, 33-year-old dude and the enthusiasm and openness y'all approach everything with always makes me want to try stuff. Just watching this thinking, "I should improve my handstand and get more flexible!" and it's been literal years since I last attempted a handstand hahahaha. I hope I can make use of the inspiration - thank you for continuing to make great videos and sharing your life with us.

[princessssariiiiiiii]

honestly this seems so healthy and enjoyable! i had a back injury from competitive cheer / dance in high school, did physical therapy, and stopped competing. i feel like bringing back stretching and stuff like this might actually be really good :)) still have flexibility just never really wanted to again

[melodytoth]

Just a quick physiotherapy heads up:
After a certain degree of back flexibility, your lower back will be the only part that you can work on. That is, because of how your upper back's vertebrae block each other from bending further.
Thus the tension and pressure will be put on your lower back, potentially overworking it, which could cause serious long-lasting pains and injuries like the one you had.
So just make sure to be careful and take it slow!❤️

[tifstar]

Yes! You girls are the coolest. I’m working on my flexibility/contortion too. And handstands

[Somethingsomething]

God damn the hand stand balance. I been doing em for a while and still can barely stay up while against a wall

[Lucy.is.amazing]

As Somebody who can Bend in Half like Anna, At first My Head And Lower Back hurt After I got out of the position but something that really helped was Doing a Seal stretch or the one wear your feet touch your head. Also Make sure your not pushing yourself to hard. If you hear a few Back cracks or even shoulder cracks your just getting a better stretch. New sub❤️

[OptimusSkiver]

You two are both so talented. I think I bookmarked that one, but honest, I'll get my ballet bod another way it sounds like.

[eyravaldez]

Anna mcnulty is really helping me with my back, like now I'm more flexible than anyone in my grade

[sarasenft]

How did you start doing handstands??? Were you guys in gymnastics??? Or how do you get the confidence to do these stunts, I wanna do them too 😭😭

[vancemacd]

Very cool, y'all are interesting as heck

[lyssums]

I attempted a handstand for the first time in a while yesterday. I had a major hand injury a few years ago so it's tough believing in myself. But this is encouraging ❤

[crumbs]

You should definitely get a coach just to make sure you don't injure yourself! Good luck!❤

[beaangippi]

I honestly had a very bad back injury from a coach and my back kept hurting while bending for 6 months. Since i left the coach and came back to Anna McNulty not only i became very flexible but i have had zero injuries. Forever thankful to that girl, she is amazing!

[Slytherin]

This is so cool I am going to try this although I already follow so many of Anna’s back stretches I have never been able to do some of the tricks

[TaliaAlhaj]

its because she’s very flexible she dosent feel pain at all she can bed without warming up or stretching she might give u very hard stretches

[Mikart_aliengirl]

I wanna meet yall so bad you seem rlly cool. My mom is learning contortion too, started at 30 years old

[zeerose]

omggg i sooo wanna do this but i barely have strength in my upper back to do a push up these days but this genuinely sounds amazing!!! would love to see what tips she has for contortions, i never even considered these poses as contortion bc of my yogi background lol

[max_of_all_trades]

I love the reality check in this video where you actually got proper coaching. Anna McNulty is great but stuff like this can cause injuries without proper technique. Having eyes on coaching makes a world of difference in injury prevention.

[PALEISTEHBEST]

Super impressive. Looks like the key will be focusing more on hitting your upper back. Keep it up and stay safe 😁😁

[HECTORCOMEHOME]

biggest thing is making sure you have the strength to get yourself in and out of stretches!! that's usually where pain comes from