anti-G straining maneuver

English

Noun

anti-G straining maneuver (plural anti-G straining maneuvers)

1. (aviation, space flight) An anti-G technique to increase G-tolerance and reduce G-LOC incidences, that has been described as like straining on the toilet while constipated. The technique has taught in training as visualizing a walnut held between one's buttcheeks, and then trying to crush it.

Synonyms

• AGSM (abbreviation)

Coordinate terms

• hook maneuver

Derived terms

• AGSM (abbreviation)