Basic Positions Flashcards
Enumerate the Basic Positions where most exercises begin
- Standing Position
- Sitting Position
- Lying Position
- Arms Support Position
- Four-Bases Support
- Hands Position
The feet are about one inch apart, toes pointing forward and arms on side.
Feet Parallel or Feet Together
The feet are apart for about 12 in or more. The weight of the body is on both sides, and both are at the sides or on the waist.
Stride Position
Bend on one knee, the other leg remains straight, but weight is on both feet and hands on hips.
Lunge
Feet together and flat on the floor, bend both knees about 45 degrees angle, body erect and hands on hips.
Half-Knee Bend
The knees are fully bent and sit on the heels. The weight of the body is on the balls of the feet and hands on waist.
Full-Knee Bend
Enumerate the Standing Positions
- Feet Parallel/Feet Together
- Stride Position
- Lunge
- Half-Knee Bend
- Full-Knee Bend
Enumerate the Sitting Positions
- Long Sitting
- Hook Sitting
- Frog or Tailor
- Tuck Sitting
- Side Sitting
- Stride Sitting
- Long Sitting Rest
The legs and toes are extended forward; trunk erect and hands on waist.
Long Sitting
Bend both knees close to the body; the body is straight; hands on shin of the legs.
Hook Sitting
Sit on buttocks, feet touching each other, knees flat on the floor, hands on both knees.
Frog or Tailor
Bend knees close to the body; round the back so that forehead and knees are in contact; hold shin of the legs.
Tuck Sitting
Legs are in stride position; body straight; hands on thigh or on the waist.
Stride Sitting
Bend right (left) leg in front of the body; other leg extended sideward right (left); body is straight; hands on thigh or on the waist.
Side Sitting
The legs and the toes are extended forward; place hands on the floor at the back and the body is straight.
Long Sitting Rest