headsitとは 意味・読み方・使い方

名詞

headsit (plural headsits)

1. (acrobatics) An extreme backbend in which the top of the performer's head touches the buttocks; usually in a handstand or chest stand. Sometimes, a more extreme variation is done where the buttocks are positioned past the performer's head, while the lower back is on top of the head; this requires much more neck flexibility.

   The contortionist impressed the audience with a perfect headsit during her routine.

   Achieving a headsit requires years of practice and extensive spinal flexibility.

   • 2024 December 19, “Chest stand headsit with straight legs and feet on floor”, in (Please provide the book title or journal name)‎:

     One of the most common variations of chest stand headsit is where the performer has their legs locked out straight with their feet on the floor.