Definitions by anonthermus

Rear

A rear is a movement in quadrobics where one lifts completely off their hands to stand on their hind legs in order to maneuver small spaces, make sharp turns, or to see higher than their eye line.

the turn is too sharp, so she'll have to rear up to get around it.

Rear by anonthermus January 26, 2026

Pitting

A balance and coordination exercise in quadrobics, where one stands in starting position and lifts 1-2 limbs at a time before lowering them slowly. This exercise is often used in physical therapy for injury recovery, or used as a strengthening exercise when used with weights.

The term is also used for gaits that are practiced in place, instead of moving forward.

You should try pitting to get more used to your trot form.

Pitting by anonthermus November 21, 2025

Pawform

Paw(s) is the common term to refer to one’s hands while doing quadrobics. Pawform is used to describe the mode of holding your hands in quadrobics; the fingers curled and thumb loose to the side, the last knuckle of the four fingers excluding the thumb are flush with the ground.

You have to teach everyone pawform before they start speed training, otherwise they’ll break their fingers.

Pawform by anonthermus November 21, 2025

Mentor

Someone that is privately hired long-term for one athlete in quadrobics, to teach them personally based on their specifics. They often help the athlete prepare and compete, and usually have other qualifications such as physical therapy training or other nutrition or sports based education.

The meal plan that my mentor made is horrible.

Mentor by anonthermus November 21, 2025

Jump Line (R)

The highest point of a jump, as recorded in recreational quadrobics— to measure the height of a jump. The Jump line lies under the limbs during midform, where the elbows and knees are at their closest. Jumps are measured at what height the person could jump so long as their midform is intact.

Jump line (R) is the point in a jump where your midform is.

Jump Line (R) by anonthermus November 21, 2025

Jump Line (T)

The highest point of a jump, as recorded in traditional quadrobics— to measure how high the jump was. The jump line lies under the waist at midpoint. Jumps are measured at what height the person could theoretically jump over if their jump form allowed the hurdle to pass under the waist.

Jump line (T) is the point in a jump where your midpoint is.

Jump Line (T) by anonthermus November 21, 2025

Half Jump

A jump in quadrobics where all or most of the stages were executed correctly, besides an incomplete or false landing.

A half jump is the good part that happens before a false landing.

Half Jump by anonthermus November 21, 2025