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===== Braced Split =====

Also: Inverted braced split

A [[suspended split]] where muscle tension is directed into the elevating equipment to maintain the pose - a minor example of Tensegrity((https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tensegrity)).

The [[side split]] variant is less than a full split, or there would be no tension to hold the performer off the ground.

The [[front split]] variation requires an [[oversplit]].

Either is most frequently done between two walls; the walls musht be slightly closer tham the heel-to-heel distance of the split to allow solid bracing. It is entered from a [[handstand]], then after the bracing is achieved, hands are lifted form the floor.