description Front Aerial Overview
A front aerial is a forward acrobatic inversion performed without supporting the body on the hands. It resembles a front walkover in its split-leg pathway, but the performer must remain airborne as the body passes through the inverted phase. The skill is used in gymnastics, dance, cheerleading, and acrobatics, where it may appear independently or in a sequence and requires forward momentum, leg drive, flexibility, and controlled landing technique.
help Front Aerial FAQ
Does a front aerial use the hands?
No. A front aerial is a forward inversion performed without hand support, so the performer remains airborne through the inverted phase.
How is a front aerial different from a front walkover?
Both skills use a forward, split-leg pathway, but a front walkover places the hands on the ground. In a front aerial, the performer passes through the inverted position without touching down on the hands.
Is a front aerial the same as a front somersault?
No. A front aerial uses a split-leg pathway and a forward inversion, while a front somersault is a different airborne rotation.
Where is the front aerial used?
The skill appears in gymnastics and dance, where performers combine flexibility with airborne control. Its defining mechanical fact is that the body passes through inversion without hand support.
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