frogstand — English Dictionary

Noun

1. A position that involves balancing on one's hands with the knees tucked towards the chest, resembling the posture of a frog.

   Synonyms

   crow pose

   Examples

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   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.

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   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.

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

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