Flying Body Attack

Flying Body Attack is one of Zangief's Unique Attacks in the Street Fighter Series.

Description
Zangief stretches out his body, all of the physical space he takes becomes a hitbox.

Tactics
This is one of this reasons Zangief has such a strong knockdown game. While this attack extends Zangief's Hit and Hurtbox, the hurtbox retracts as soon as Zangief hits the ground, making him able to space this attacks and if the opponent wakes up with an attack his hurtbox will retract in time and possibly provide Zangief with a punish opportunity. Lastly this attack is a fierce so it has a good amount of hit and blockstun. Making it a pian for the opponent to deal with even if it is blocked.

It needs to be noted that this is not a good air to ground move due to not having a good ground extending hitbox. and is more recommended to be used as the opponent is waking up, Combined with Double Knee Press, this attack can lead to Tick Throws and other follow up Combos.

Trivia
Hugo has a similar attack with similar purpose