gymnastic exercise

/dʒɪmˌnæstɪk ˌɛksərˈsaɪz/

Other forms: gymnastic exercises

Definitions of gymnastic exercise

1. noun

   (gymnastics) an exercise designed to develop and display strength and agility and balance (usually performed with or on some gymnastic apparatus)
   types:

   crucifix

   a gymnastic exercise performed on the rings when the gymnast supports himself with both arms extended horizontally

   dip

   a gymnastic exercise on the parallel bars in which the body is lowered and raised by bending and straightening the arms

   double leg circle

   a gymnastic exercise performed on the pommel horse when the gymnast (with legs together) swings his legs in a circle while alternating hands on the pommels

   grand circle

   a gymnastic exercise performed on the horizontal bar by swinging around it with the body fully extended

   handstand

   the act of supporting yourself by your hands alone in an upside down position

   hang

   a gymnastic exercise performed on the rings or horizontal bar or parallel bars when the gymnast's weight is supported by the arms

   kip, upstart

   a gymnastic exercise performed starting from a position with the legs over the upper body and moving to an erect position by arching the back and swinging the legs out and down while forcing the chest upright

   long fly

   a gymnastic exercise involving a long leap from a vaulting horse

   scissors

   a gymnastic exercise performed on the pommel horse when the gymnast moves his legs as the blades of scissors move

   straddle

   a gymnastic exercise performed with a leg on either side of the parallel bars

   bent hang

   a hang performed with the elbows bent

   inverted hang

   a hang performed on the rings with the body upside down

   lever hang

   a hang performed on the rings with the body stationary in a horizontal position

   reverse hang

   a hang with the arms extended in back

   straight hang

   a hang performed on the rings or parallel bars with the body erect and the arms at the sides

   type of:

   exercise, exercising, physical exercise, physical exertion, workout

   the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
2. noun

   a sport that involves exercises intended to display strength and balance and agility
   synonyms: gymnastics

   types:

   acrobatics, tumbling

   the gymnastic moves of an acrobat

   type of:

   athletics, sport

   an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition