Double Lariat

The Double Lariat, also known as the Spinning Clothesline, is one of Zangief's special attacks. Executed by pressing all three punch buttons, Zangief stretches his arms out horizontally and clenches his fists, and then simply spins in an effort to hit the opponent. The attack greatly reduces the size of Zangief's hit box while in motion and allows fireballs to pass him by with ease. A alternate "quick" version can also be executed by pressing all three kicks.

The lariat is quite easy to "spam" (that is, repeatedly use without finesse) while still obtaining good results. Because of this, it is possible to clear Arcade Mode of Street Fighter IV using nothing but this attack. This "spammability", along with Zangief's muscular physique, has earned it the unofficial nickname "the meat-spin". The move is also probably where Zangief's wrestling moniker, "The Red Cyclone", comes from.