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MANTLESHELF [1 record]

Record 1 2002-06-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mountain Sports
  • Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
DEF

A technique of climbing onto a ledge by pushing the body up with the heels of the hand until one leg can be swung over the ledge.

CONT

A mantle is similar to boosting yourself on top of a wall .... Don't use your knee, this is considered bad form.

OBS

The principle depends on the body-weight (centre of gravity) being placed directly over a climber's hands which are pressing palm down, fingers pointing downwards. This position is maintained and the feet are placed onto the same hold as the hands and then a rocking over move is made to let the feet take the weight, push up and stand up.

Key term(s)
  • mantel shelf
  • mantle shelf

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sports de montagne
  • Conditionnement physique et culturisme
DEF

Mouvement de gymnastique qui consiste à hisser le corps à la force des bras au-dessus du point d'appui des mains.

CONT

L'aide du pied ou du genou n'est pas seulement utile pour exécuter la première phase du rétablissement (traction), mais aussi pour l'enchaînement de la seconde (poussée) : tandis que les coudes se relèvent, les mains doivent passer de la suspension par les doigts à l'appui sur les paumes, les mains tournées en regard l'une de l'autre.

OBS

On utilise le rétablissement en escalade pour se hisser sur une terrasse lorsque les prises de pied sont insuffisantes, et en natation, pour se hisser hors de la piscine, à l'extrémité d'un couloir de nage une fois l'épreuve terminée.

Spanish

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