In artistic gymnastics
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In artistic gymnastics, movements are divided into two categories: longitudinal, such as pirouettes, and transversal, such as somersaults. These movements require intense practice to execute perfectly. Some of the best-known movements include opening, plane, carpada, dos Santos, flic-flac, handstand, screw, wheel, round, Rudi, pak jump, saddle, Stützkehre and Tkachev. Each movement demands skill, strength and balance from the athlete... Did you know?