Sport - Gymnastics

a type of gymnastics involving graceful movements with apparatus such as ribbons, hoops, and balls

Rhythmische Sportgymnastik

a discipline of gymnastics that involves routines on apparatuses emphasizing strength, flexibility, and artistry

künstlerische Gymnastik, Kunstturnen

a gymnastics sport involving acrobatic movements performed on a trampoline

Trampolinspringen, Trampolinsport

special moves such as walking on a tight rope, swinging in the air using certain equipment, etc.

Akrobatik, akrobatische Übungen

a gymnastics position where the legs are extended in opposite directions, either sideways or front and back

Spagat, Spreizposition

a body position in gymnastics where the legs are straight and held together, while the upper body is bent forward at the waist

Pike, Pike (Turnposition)

a movement in gymnastics or dance where a one turns on one foot with the other leg lifted to the knee

Piqué-Drehung, Piqué-Wendung

a gymnastics position where the legs are spread wide apart while seated or standing, often with the torso upright

Spagat, Strecktposition

a gymnastics position where the body is inverted and supported upright by the hands, with arms straight and shoulders aligned over the wrists

Handstand, Armdrehstand

a gymnastic competition refers to an event where participants compete in multiple categories to determine an overall winner

Allround-Wettbewerb, Gesamtwertung

(gymnastics) a routine performed on a padded floor mat, showcasing tumbling, dance, and acrobatic skills

Bodenübung, Bodenakrobatik

the governing body for gymnastics worldwide

Internationale Turnvereinigung, FIG

to perform a gymnastic or acrobatic movement in which the body makes a complete revolution, typically forwards or backwards, with the feet passing over the head

einen Salto machen, sich überschlagen

to perform a gymnastic move involving rolling the body sideways in a full circle, typically with arms and legs extended

einen Radschlag machen, einen Radlauf ausführen

to leap or spring over an obstacle with the aid of hands or a pole

überspringen, springen