reverse hang

Thân thiện

A gymnast performs a reverse hang on the high bar.

Definition

Noun: A gymnastic or acrobatic hanging position where the body is suspended by the hands or arms, with the arms extended straight backward (behind the torso), and the rest of the body typically hanging downward.

Usage

This is a specific technical term used primarily in gymnastics, calisthenics, and physical training. It describes a static body position.

Examples

• The gymnast demonstrated a perfect reverse hang on the rings before transitioning into another move.
• Mastering the reverse hang requires significant shoulder strength and flexibility.
• The coach instructed the athlete to hold the reverse hang for ten seconds.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in contrast to a standard or "front hang," where the arms are extended in front of the body.
• It can be a component of more complex exercises, such as a muscle-up or a lever transition on gymnastic apparatus.

Variants and Related Words

• Hang (n.): The general act or position of suspending the body from the hands.
• Front Hang (n.): A hanging position with the arms extended in front of the torso.

Synonyms

• Back hang (less common, but descriptive)

Related Phrases

• Hold a reverse hang: To maintain the position.
• Drop into a reverse hang: To move into the position from a different one.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a hang with the arms extended in back