Meaning of frogstand | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A position that involves balancing on one's hands with the knees tucked towards the chest, resembling the posture of a frog.
2. A position in which one squats while resting one's weight on the hands, which are placed between the legs, sometimes preliminary to leaping forward.

Examples

“If children begin⟳ to experiment⟳ with frogstands and headstands as inverted balances, it is then time to teach⟳ them the proper mechanics for assuming and maintaining these positions .”

“How long can you hold⟳ a headstand, frogstand or handstand?”

“Of course, it will be much easier if you can master the frogstand itself before you start⟳ learning how to do the frogstand to handstand.”

“In vert, you do all kinds of fun, carzy shit. Like⟳ shifties and frogstands, ollies and gazelle flips, up and down ten-foot ramps.”

“A frogstand, sometimes referred to as the "crow pose", is a calisthenics exercise that builds finger and wrist strength while placing a notable demand⟳ on the shoulders and triceps.”

“Hey, Mom, I did five forward⟳ leaps from a frogstand in place⟳ today.”

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