Glossary of Gymnastics Terms - L

L

Layout

A position in which the gymnast's body is completely stretched, toes pointed and legs straight. A layout in tumbling, vault or balance beam is a salto performed in this position. In some countries, layout saltos are referred to as 'straights' (e.g. "he performed a double straight").

Leotard

A piece of clothing that comes in a variety of colors,shapes and sizes, and is used for gymnastics workouts and competitions.