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Parallel Bars - Gymnastics Apparatus
The parallel bars is a gymnastics apparatus only used
by men.
The gymnast performs swings, balances and releases on two wooden bars.
( only hands touch the bars )
This apparatus requires a lot of strength and coordination.
Find instructions for the parallel bars at gymnastics main.
Technical details: Parallel Bars - Gymnastics Apparatus
- The two wooden bars are parallel and between 42 and 52 cm apart.
( depends on your shoulder width )
The 350 cm long bars are located 195 cm from the floor, but the 20 cm thick landing mats
make the actual distance to the landing area a bit shorter ( 175 cm ) .
In kids competitons the bars are usually lowered a bit. ( the height of the bars is adjustable )
- A metal or steel frame sopports the wooden bars. Kids parallel bars apparatus sometimes
have plastic bars.
- The parallel bars are usually mounted with a special mounting skill.
- The bars are dismounted off the ends of the bars or off the side of the apparatus.
The landing must be a stuck landing ( landing on both feet at the same
time without an extra step ) A typical dismounting technique is a
backflip over the side of the apparatus.
Trainer advice: Parallel Bars - Gymnastics Apparatus
- When you learn new skills, make sure you surround the parallel bars apparatus with enough mats.
- Handstands and stength acts are prefarable practiced on low parallel bars just a few inches from the floor first. Most gyms have wooden minibars that can be placed on the floor for this purpose.
This way you avoid dangerous falls. Many parallel bar skills can also be practiced on the plain floor. ( static holds - handstand turns etc. )
- Train your forearms to avoid wrist injruies.
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