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Tuck (Gymnastics Position)

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Tuck is a gymnastics body position in which the knees and hips are bent and drawn toward the chest, folding the body at the waist. The shape reduces the body’s rotational radius compared with a straight position, so gymnasts use it in somersaults and other acrobatic skills that require rotation. It is a basic body shape taught in gymnastics and also appears in trampoline, tumbling, and diving terminology.

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What is the tuck position in gymnastics?

A tuck is a body position in which the knees and hips bend and draw toward the chest. The gymnast folds at the waist to create a compact shape.

Why do gymnasts use a tuck in somersaults?

The tucked shape reduces the body's rotational radius compared with a straight position. That lets the gymnast rotate more compactly during a somersault.

How is a tuck different from a straight position?

In a tuck, the hips and knees are bent and brought toward the chest. A straight position keeps the body extended, creating a larger rotational radius.

Which parts of the body move in a tuck?

The knees and hips bend, and the legs are drawn toward the chest. The torso folds at the waist so the whole body becomes more compact.

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