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title: V to Straddle Press
description: When a gymnast performs this combination, some of the goals are to show the V with the legs pointing up close to vertical. Then continue to show a straddle press with straight arms and eventually a go
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# [V to Straddle Press](https://go.american-gymnast.com/training-information/v-to-straddle-press)

 Written by [amgym](https://go.american-gymnast.com/training-information/author/amgym) | Mar 8, 2011 10:57:58 PM

When a gymnast performs this combination, some of the goals are to show the V with the legs pointing up close to vertical. Then continue to show a straddle press with straight arms and eventually a good handstand.

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