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The meathook is an advanced aerial straps strength skill where the performer hangs from one strap, hooking their leg behind the shoulder on the same side. This position requires substantial shoulder flexibility, core stability, and grip endurance. It is primarily performed on aerial straps, a discip...

The layout is a fundamental body position utilized in gymnastics and acrobatics where the athlete maintains a completely straight, flat body line from head to toe. Unlike the tucked or piked positions, the layout extends the body to its maximum length, which increases the moment of inertia and there...

In gymnastics and acrobatics, the ring is a body shape that requires significant back and leg flexibility. The athlete stands on one leg while bending their other leg backward, typically gripping the elevated foot or ankle. This position forces the gymnast's back to arch deeply, bringing the head an...

The hip lock, frequently referred to as a hip key, is a fundamental wrap and position in aerial silks performance. To execute it, an aerialist winds the suspended fabric around one leg and across the lower waist, creating a secure lock of tension that safely supports the performer's body weight. Thi...

Man on the Moon is a named position in aerial hoop, also called lyra. The performer sits within the suspended hoop and commonly hooks one leg over the upper bar while arranging the torso and free leg to form a rounded, moonlike silhouette. It is practiced by aerialists as a static pose or as part of...

In gymnastics, the pike is a standard body position in which the athlete bends forward at the hips while keeping both legs straight. The torso is brought toward the extended legs, creating a folded shape that is distinct from the tucked position, where the knees are bent. Pike positions appear in ac...

A foot lock is a foundational aerial-silks technique in which the performer wraps the fabric around a foot and ankle to create a secure support point. Once the lock is set, the aerialist can stand, sit, climb, or hold poses while part of the body weight is carried by the wrapped silk, and variations...

A straddle back in aerial straps is an intense strength move where the artist hangs upside down, lowering their legs outward into a horizontal straddle position to display control.

Tuck is a gymnastics body position in which the knees and hips are bent and drawn toward the chest, folding the body at the waist. The shape reduces the body’s rotational radius compared with a straight position, so gymnasts use it in somersaults and other acrobatic skills that require rotation. It...

Gazelle is an aerial position used on the hoop, also called lyra, and on related apparatus such as the trapeze. A documented entry begins from an L-sit, shifts the pelvis onto the lower bar, bends one leg toward the chest, and presses the other leg against the hoop for stability while the torso lowe...

The straddle sit is a named position in aerial hoop, also called lyra, in which the performer supports their weight on the hoop while opening the legs to either side. The shape differs from a full floor split because the legs are arranged around the circular apparatus and the hands may assist with b...