Glossary of Gymnastics Terms - G

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Gainer
A gymnastics skill in which a gymnast performs a backwards somersault while moving forward.
Grip
See hand guard.
Gymnastics
A sport involving performance of exercises requiring physical strength, agility and coordination. It evolved from exercises used by the ancient Greeks, including skills for mounting and dismounting a horse, and circus performance skills.

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