LESSON V: BASIC

POSITIONS IN
C

GYMNASTIC
GROUP 5
STANDING POSITIONS:
• Standing position can be
performed with both legs parallel
to each other, feet together, with
toes pointing forward; or with feet
slightly apart, hip-width apart, or
wider than shoulder-width apart.
SITTING POSITION:
• Sitting position can be
assumed with both legs
parallel to each other, knees
bent or straight, toes pointing
upward, or, with the legs apart
(split), or crossed and bent at
the knees.
LYING POSITION:
• Lying position when doing
exercises you can assume the lying
position on your back, chest or
side. These positions are also
termed the back-lying, chest-lying
or side-lying position. When in the
back-lying position, your knees can
be straight or bent, with the feet flat
on the floor, apart or together.
ARM SUPPORT POSITION:
• Arm support position the body is
supported with the right or left arm;
the body is well extended. From a
kneeling position, place the hands
on the floor, elbows straight, toes
pointed, the knees and hands are
the base of support. 1. Arms
Forward Raise arms forward with
palms facing each other.
HAND POSITION:
• Hand position the gymnast's hands
should be shoulder-width apart on
the floor, and their arms should be
straight with their fingers facing
away from the body. Their head
should be relaxed in a neutral
position, so not tucked too far in, or
lifted outward. Once up onto their
hands, the gymnast should fully
extend their shoulders
ARMS POSITION:
• Arm position some coaches teach that a
gymnast's arms should both begin
outstretched in front of the body and then
open to side.