When moving from a low arm position to a high position, which intermediate position is usually passed through?

When moving from a low arm position to a high position, which intermediate position is usually passed through?

• A. Seconde
• B. Demi-Seconde
• C. Cinquième en haut
• D. Cinquième en avant

Answer: (D)

When lifting the arms from a low position to a high position, the natural path is to sweep the arms forward into Cinquième en avant. This forward arc keeps the arms rounded, the shoulders relaxed, and the chest open, allowing a smooth, controlled rise up to the final high position. It sets up the body for the overhead lift without pulling the shoulders up or letting the arms move out to the side. From Cinquième en avant, you continue to Cinquième en haut. The side position (Seconde) is not on the forward, vertical arc used here, the Demi-Seconde is not the standard intermediate step in this lift, and Cinquième en haut is the end position, not the midpoint.

When lifting the arms from a low position to a high position, the natural path is to sweep the arms forward into Cinquième en avant. This forward arc keeps the arms rounded, the shoulders relaxed, and the chest open, allowing a smooth, controlled rise up to the final high position. It sets up the body for the overhead lift without pulling the shoulders up or letting the arms move out to the side. From Cinquième en avant, you continue to Cinquième en haut. The side position (Seconde) is not on the forward, vertical arc used here, the Demi-Seconde is not the standard intermediate step in this lift, and Cinquième en haut is the end position, not the midpoint.