Gymnastics
width apart and usually 1.75m high while executing a series of swings,
balances, and releases that require great strength and coordination.
High Bar
High Bar A 2.8 cm thick steel or fiberglass bar raised 2.5m above the
landing area is all the gymnast has to hold onto as he
performs giants (revolutions around the bar), release skills, twists, and
changes of direction. By using all of the momentum from giants and
then releasing at the proper point, enough height can be achieved for
spectacular dismounts, such as a triple-back salto.
Leather grips
Leather grips are usually used to help maintain a grip on the bar.As with
the women, male gymnasts are also judged on all of their events, for
their execution, degree of difficulty, and overall presentation skills.
Former apparatus and events
Rope (rhythmic gymnastics)
Starting in 2011, the rhythmic apparatus rope will be removed from all
FIG events and clubs will be returned to the competition. FIG has a