Sports - Gymnastics

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

gymnastique rythmique

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

gymnastique artistique, gymnastique de performance

a gymnastics sport involving acrobatic movements performed on a trampoline

trampoline, trampolining

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

acrobaties

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

faire un saut périlleux, exécuter un saut périlleux

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

grand écart, écart latéral

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 (position de gymnastique)

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

tour piqué, tourné piqué

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

écartement, position écartée

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

équilibre sur les mains, handstand

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

faire un salto, exécuter un salto

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

concours général, toutes épreuves

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

exercice au sol, sol

the governing body for gymnastics worldwide

Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique, FIG

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

sauter, franchir