| 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 |