Originally Posted by
jrickards
I'd heard that mimicking the "Asian crouch" (not being racist, just an observation of people who are comfortable sitting on their haunches), even if you have to hold onto something to keep balance, is good for the back, it does me good (I need to hold something for balance). Sit in that position for about 30 seconds, especially after the ride, and your back will stretch out.
That's just hunkering, I do it all the time. Yeah it feels good in my lower back. Now that you mention it though, most of the other people I see do it are Vietnamese people from work.