Gainer
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A '''gainer''' is slang term for an [[acrobatic]] skill in which the acrobat performs a backwards [[somersault]] while still moving forward. In [[diving]], this is known as reverse rotation (as opposed to front, back, or inward). Many stunt performers and [[martial artists]] are capable of performing a similar skill on the ground, sometimes in combination with a midair inverted [[kick]].
A wrestling move called a shooting star press, innovated by Jushin Thunder Liger is very similar to a gainer, as it involves a wrestler performing a variation of a gainer from a standing position, onto an opponent (causing the wrestler to land chest first). This maneauver has many variations, ranging from different locations, different tuck styles / turns and also additional degrees of rotation, however the standard shooting star press is essentially a 3/4 gainer
==External links==
*[http://www.trickingrevolution.com/media/gainer.mpg gainer movie]
*[http://www.tricksession.com Martial Arts & Tricking]
*[http://www.flashmavi.com/capoeira&breakdance_gainer_learn_the_gainer.shtml Detailed Gainer Tutorial @ FM]
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[[Category:Diving (acrobatics)]]
[[Category:Gymnastics manoeuvres]]