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Gym Terms - L
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Layout position:
A stretched body position, straight or slightly arched

Leg circle:
Move on the pommel horse where the gymnast keeps the legs together and swings them in a full circle around the horse, with each hand lifted in turn from the pommel to let the legs pass

Legmount:
A balance on one leg, with the other leg fully extended in a front, side or rear split position

Leotard:
The uniform in which a gymnast wears during workout or competition.
Example: Shawn Johnson in the USA leotard during the 2008 Olympic Games.

Lever:
The body is perfectly horizontal, supported by straight arms

Line:
A white line drawn around the floor space to mark the edges. If a gymnast steps on the line, there is no deduction; stepping or landing outside of it results in a deduction.

Low Bar:
The smaller of the two bars used during the uneven bars.

Lunge:
A position often used to prepare for a pivot, with one foot well in front of the other and taking most of the weight with the knee bent