Group 2 - Waist Lifts
Pair Figure Skating
The lifts with waist hold position are more difficult than the lifts in the armpit group. The male places both hands on the female's waist and she, in turn, places both hands on his wrists or shoulders. This lift if more difficult as the male is required to extend both arms. Attention should be paid to the position the female assumes throughout the lift. The head should be held high, the back should be straight and a good extension of the legs is desirable. The following lifts belong to this group: Waist Loop lift, Platter lift.
