gymanstic exercise, gymnastics - a sport that involves exercises intended to display strength and balance and agility

crucifix - a gymnastic exercise performed on the rings when the gymnast supports himself with both arms extended horizontally

dip - a gymnastic exercise on the parallel bars in which the body is lowered and raised by bending and straightening the arms

double leg circle - a gymnastic exercise performed on the pommel horse when the gymnast (with legs together) swings his legs in a circle while alternating hands on the pommels

grand circle - a gymnastic exercise performed on the horizontal bar by swinging around it with the body fully extended

handstand - the act of supporting yourself by your hands alone in an upside down position

hang - a gymnastic exercise performed on the rings or horizontal bar or parallel bars when the gymnast's weight is supported by the arms

kip, upstart - a gymnastic exercise performed starting from a position with the legs over the upper body and moving to an errect position by arching the back and swinging the legs out and down while forcing the chest upright

long fly - a gymnastic exercise involving a long leap from a vaulting horse

scissors - a gymnastic exercise performed on the pommel horse when the gymnast moves his legs as scissors move

straddle - a gymnastic exercise performed with the legs straddling the parallel bars

exercise, exercising, physical exercise, physical exertion, workout - the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit; "the doctor recommended regular exercise"; "he did some exercising"; "the physical exertion required by his work kept him fit"