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Gymnastics Fundamental Positions

This dataset consists of various gymnastic positions, each classified by its description, type, and category. The information could be useful for trainers, athletes, or enthusiasts in the field of gymnastics to understand different positions and their respective characteristics.

  1. Position Name: The name of the gymnastic position.
  2. Description: A brief explanation of how the position is performed.
  3. Type: The classification of the position based on physical strength or flexibility.
  4. Category: Indicates whether the position is static, dynamic, or involves movement.

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Position Name Description Type Category
Front Support Body is parallel to ground, supported on hands Strength Static
Back Support Body is parallel to ground, supported on hands facing up Strength Static
Plank Body in a straight line from head to heels Strength Static
Bridge Body in an arch, supported by hands and feet Flexibility Static
Split Legs extended in opposite directions, hips square Flexibility Static
Straddle Legs spread apart, keeping a straight torso Flexibility Static
Tuck Knees pulled to chest, rounded back Strength Static
Handstand Body perpendicular to ground, supported by hands Strength Dynamic
Cartwheel Sideways movement rotating around hands Dynamic Movement
Roundoff Cartwheel with a turn at the end Dynamic Movement
Back Handspring Backwards movement transitioning from standing to hands then back to standing Dynamic Movement
Front Handspring Forwards movement transitioning from standing to hands then back to standing Dynamic Movement
Leap Jumping from one foot to the other, legs extended Dynamic Movement
Aerial A cartwheel without hands maintaining upper body vertical Dynamic Movement
Back Tuck Jumping and tucking body back towards the ground Dynamic Movement
Front Tuck Jumping and tucking body forward towards the ground Dynamic Movement
Back Layout Acrobatic backward flip with straight body Dynamic Movement
Front Layout Acrobatic forward flip with straight body Dynamic Movement
Handspring Step-Out Back handspring landing with one foot stepping out Dynamic Movement
Split Leap Jump with one leg extended forward and the other backward Dynamic Movement
Straddle Jump Jumping with legs in a straddle position Dynamic Movement
Valdez Jump from a sitting position into a roll Dynamic Movement
Yurchenko Roundoff onto a springboard, followed by back handspring onto vault Dynamic Vaulting
Pole Vault Jumping over a bar with the aid of a pole Dynamic Vaulting
Bar Hang Suspended position hanging from bars Strength Static
Back Extension Roll Roll from back to sitting, extending over the body Dynamic Movement
Front Extension Roll Roll from front to sitting, extending over the body Dynamic Movement
Side Aerial Aerial cartwheel with lateral rotation Dynamic Movement
Tsukahara Vault off the horse with a somersault Dynamic Vaulting
Back Giant Continuous backward swing on the high bar, using momentum Dynamic Movement
Cast Swinging motion on the bars, moving body into a vertical position Dynamic Movement
Flyaway Releasing off bars or vault in mid-air Dynamic Movement
Toe Point Pointing toes during various positions or movements Control Technique
Body Alignment Maintaining proper body alignment during skills Control Technique
Arm Positioning Correct arm placements for balance and strength Control Technique
Spotting Technique for helping a gymnast maintain orientation during skills Control Technique
Rotation Control Ability to manage rotation during flips and twists Control Technique
Balance Beam Walk Walking on the balance beam maintaining stability Balance Static
Scale Balancing on one leg, extending the other leg outward Balance Static
Arabesque Standing on one leg with the other leg extended back Balance Static
Pivot Turn Rotating on one foot while maintaining balance Balance Static
Straight Jump Jumping vertically with no leg separation Dynamic Movement
Full Turn Completing a full rotation on one foot Dynamic Balance
Back Roll Rolling backward while maintaining a tucked position Dynamic Movement
Forward Roll Rolling forward while maintaining a tucked position Dynamic Movement
Backward Handspring A backward handstand from a standing position Dynamic Movement
Front Walkover A skill moving from standing to handstand to standing face down Dynamic Movement
Back Walkover A skill moving from standing to handstand to standing face up Dynamic Movement
Flip Flop Transitional movement connecting skills like handsprings Dynamic Movement
Roundoff Flare A roundoff with continued momentum into an additional movement Dynamic Movement
Frog Position Squatting with feet together, knees out to the side Strength Static
Lunge Position One leg bent forward while the other is straight back Balance Static
Scoot Quick sideways movement on the floor with feet Dynamic Movement
Tissue Position Balanced position on a few supporting body parts Balance Static
Transition Movement between different body positions smoothly Dynamic Technique
Rope Climb Using legs and arms to ascend a rope Strength Dynamic
Handstand Pirouette Rotating while in handstand position Dynamic Technique
Yoga Bridge Full bridge pose, body elevated with arms and legs Flexibility Static
Wall Walk Walking feet up the wall into a handstand Dynamic Movement
Flash Turn 360-degree spin in any position Dynamic Movement
Single Leg Balance Balancing on one leg while performing a task Balance Static
Double Leg Balance Balancing on both legs while performing a task Balance Static
Ballet Position Common ballet stance with turned out legs Balance Static
V-Sit Sitting with legs extended in a V-shape Flexibility Static
Flick Flack A backward handspring with a twist action Dynamic Movement
Front Split Extending one leg forward and the other backward in split position Flexibility Static
Side Split Similar to front split but to the side Flexibility Static
Pop Quick upward movement from a squat or crouch position Dynamic Movement
Handstand Position Stability in a handstand Balance Static
Shoulder Stand Inverted position balancing on shoulders Flexibility Static
Front Support on Beam Maintaining a front support on a balance beam Strength Static
Likely Position A stance common in rhythmic or acrobatic gymnastics Balance Static
Cat Leap Jump landing on feet with feet from straddle Dynamic Movement
Side Jump Jumping sideways to either direction, feet together Dynamic Movement
Spagat Another term for split, particularly in rhythmic Flexibility Static
Thigh Stretch Kneeling with one leg behind and reaching back Flexibility Static
Full Turn on Beam Spinning 360 degrees on balance beam Dynamic Balance
Somersault Incidental forward or backward roll, flipping over Dynamic Movement
Swivel Hips Rotating hips during certain movements for fluidity Technique Dynamic
Arch Position Body curved backward in a tight formation Static Flexibility
Monkey Swing Using stationing hands while moving legs in a swinging action Dynamic Movement
Back Layout Position Straight position usually after a flip Flexibility Dynamic
“Pike Position" Folded position with legs straight and leaning forward Flexibility Static
Zipper Position Arms crossed climbing upward along the body Technique Dynamic
Safety Landing Landing technique ensuring safety during falls Technique Static
Diagonal Split Attaining flexibility with legs not facing forward Flexibility Static
Upright Position Standing position with a straight torso Static Balance
Inverted Balance Holding a balanced position while upside down Technique Static
Elastic Jump Jump forcefully off the ground with flexibility Dynamic Movement
Fallen Leaf Position Position lying back with arms under head Static Relaxation
Frog Jump Springing motion using legs to jump like a frog Dynamic Movement
Arm extension Extending arms while leveraging skills or exercises Technique Control
Deep Squat Heel close to the ground with knees bent at majority angles Flexibility Static
Return Position Getting back after a movement or transition Dynamic Technique
Shoulder Flexion Lifting arms up towards the ceiling from the sides Dynamic Control
Jump to Tuck Jumping into the air and tucking legs toward the body Dynamic Movement
Step-up Position Stepping onto an object with a focused stance Technique Dynamic
Spinal Twist Rotating the spine to help with flexibility Flexibility Static
Kneeling Position Sitting with knees on the ground Static Balance
“Saddle Position" Kneeling forward with legs behind Balance Static
Crescent Kick Wide action kick to practice flexibility or project strength Dynamic Movement
Funnel Turn Turning from one way, making gradual progress along a circular path Dynamic Movement
Back Hip Circle A skill where the body circles around on the high bar Dynamic Movement
Leg Lift Lifting one leg to engage core strength Strength Control
Stretched Bow Bending body while raising arms enhancing presence Flexibility Dynamic
Front Split Position Extending into a full front split for display Flexibility Static
Glide Swing Swinging motion while maintaining a controlled grip Dynamic Movement
Air Roll Performing a roll whilst in free fall or flips Dynamic Movement
Dish Position Balancing on your tailbone with legs lifted Balance Static
Wlay Position An extreme flexibility position lying on one side Flexibility Static
Twist Hold Holding a rotated position keeping body stable Balance Static
Side Bending Bending the body from the waist sideways Flexibility Static
Saddle Split Balancing legs in splits with torso extended upwards Flexibility Static
“Zipper Squat" Squatting while drawing arms to center Technique Dynamic
Chimney Jump Jumping upwards like a chimney movement Dynamic Movement
Control Landing Landing technique focusing on muscle control Technique Static
Integrative Turn Mix of movements transitioning fluidly into another Dynamic Movement
Gate Position Open arms to welcome movement in forward or backward Dynamic Balance
Elbow Stand Lifting the body onto elbows maintaining balance Strength Static
Pike Stretch Stretching by bending forward with extended legs Flexibility Static
Donkey Kick Kicking the legs back while in a simple position Dynamic Movement
Sit Position Simple sitting stance with legs at a 90-degree angle Static Relaxation
Two Leg Balance Standing still or practicing upper body movement while standing on two legs Balance Static
Star Position A spread out position embodying balance and control Balance Static
Floor Balance Practicing stability on the ground in various positions Balance Static
“Control Kick" Kicking while maintaining control and balance in the air Dynamic Movement
Reactive Jump Jumping with responsiveness, refining technique Dynamic Movement
Step Position Setting feet apart maintaining balance and perfection Static Balance
Windmill Turn Rotational movement resembling windmill action Dynamic Movement
Side Grasp Reaching for a lateral hold or support Technique Dynamic
Support Leap High leap supported by hands or legs Dynamic Movement
Switch Leap Transitioning from one leg to another mid-air Dynamic Movement
Dynamic Split A split achieved through movement in a quick fashion Dynamic Movement
Tip-Toe Position Standing on the toes for balance practice Balance Static
Chest Opener Expanding the chest in a stretched symmetrical position Flexibility Static
Jumping Jacks Classic movement emphasizing quick lateral actions Dynamic Movement
Arched Back Roll Roll performed with an arched back position for aesthetic Dynamic Movement
High Bridge Elevating while producing a flat upper chest and arched back Flexibility Static
Calf Stretcher Using a calf-specific technique to elongate muscles Flexibility Static
around the World Rotating the body into a full transverse twist Dynamic Movement
Balancing Beam Turn Skillful ability to perform actions on the beam Dynamic Balance
“Traveling Leap" Moving forward or backward during jumps Dynamic Movement
Funnel Roll Rotating into a downward motion when falling Dynamic Movement
Roll Up Position A sit-up motion, embodying getting up after a fall Dynamic Control
Merry-Go-Round Body moves rotationally around a fixed axis Dynamic Movement
Hand Stand Position An upright position balancing on hands Balance Static
Under Split Creating a low and flexible split for exercise Flexibility Static
Back-Based Sit-Up Pushing the belly forward while elevating the legs in control Strength Dynamic
Swivel Leg Kick Combination of quickly kicking legs and utilizing arms for safety Dynamic Movement
Kata Position A specific stance seen in martial arts adapted for gymnastics Static Technique
Backward Lunge Extending one leg behind while maintaining weight on the front leg Strength Static
Post-Split Finishing a split with intentionality Static Control
Scissor Jump Jumping through two legs ending in a shape like scissors Dynamic Movement
Bridging Stretch Stretching in a bridge position enhancing flexibility Flexibility Static
Hand Rotation Rotating through wrists and forearms while balancing Technique Static
Speculative Leap A reach for an imagined target during a jump Dynamic Movement
Body Pirouette Rotational skill maintaining balance during the pacing Dynamic Balance
Chimney Balance Holding a solid stance course of quick lateral hand positions Balance Static
Upward Pose Verbal direction to extend towards the sky or up Dynamic Technique
Forward Lunge Leaning forward elongating limbs while keeping balance Strength Dynamic
Nomadic Split Shifting into a split with ease while adjusting weight Dynamic Movement
Reverse Pike Contracting downward while eliminating limits through pretzel motion Flexibility Static
Straight Arm Stand Holding a position keeping arms elevated and straight Balance Dynamic
Hurdle Posture Positioning limbs like a hurdle during a jump Balance Static
Follow-Thru Transitional moment in various sequences leading to the next Dynamic Technique
Catch-Catch Position Entire body creating momentum similar to catching during the air Dynamic Movement
Stand-Up Twist Rotating standing tall into a twisting stance Dynamic Movement
Combining Turns Merger of various turns into a fluid motion Dynamic Movement
Circulating Jump Pushing upward for a spherical movement Dynamic Movement
Treble Position Maintaining a triple threat of various movements Balance Static
Goose Step Stepping in an exaggerated walk emphasizing height Dynamic Movement
Precision Landing Emphasizing exactness in foot placement after a leap Technique Static
Pumpkin Back Stand A pose mixing standard stick position with the assistance of hands Balance Static
Superman Position Laying face down with limbs extended back as if flying Static Strength
Plank Hold Maintaining a strong plank position while refining posture Strength Static
Horse Vault Launching over a horse placement using angular momentum Dynamic Vaulting
Elevation Handstand Lifting the body while in a handstand for additional height Technique Balance
Pelican Edge Higher body balance reaching towards the edge of static pondering Dynamic Movement
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