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Pommel Horse - Gymnastics Apparatus
The pommel horse is a gymnastics apparatus only used by
men.
The gymnasts performs continuous circular movements around the horse
while only his hands are alloewed to touch it.
Most beginners think that they need very strong arms and shoulders
to do this apparatus.
But actually technique & balance are more important than strength. ( the rings and the parallel bars require more strength )
Find pommel horse skills at gymnastics main.
Technical details: Pommel Horse - Gymnastics Apparatus
- The pommel horse is 160 cm long and 35 cm wide.
The horse is 115 cm high and the pommels are 12 cm high and made of plastic.
Distance between the pommels: 40 and 45 cm adjustable. ( dependes on your shoulder width )
Usually the pommel horse is surrounded by 20 cm high landing mats.
The body is made of plastic and covered by synthetic materials.
Soft materials under the leather layer protect the legs from getting injured if you hit the body.
- Knees and ankles stay totally extended during all techniques.
In most techniques the legs have to stay closed. Exemptions are: Scissor and Flair techniques.
- Element groups:
- Single leg swings and Scissors
- Circles and Flairs
- Side & Cross support travels
- Flops & Combined Elements
- Dismounts
- Deductions:
If any bodypart other than your hands touch the horse, points are deducted.
Falls.
Bad form, for example if you bend your knees or your elbows or if your feet, your hips and your shoulders are
not in one line when you do double-leg circles.
Too long or too short routines.
Trainer advice: Pommel Horse - Gymnastics Apparatus
- There are special training pods for the practice of circles and flairs.
- If you are learning new skills, make sure your pommel horse is surrounded by sufficient mats.
- Abdominal and upper body strength are very important for this apparatus.
The baded you technique & balance, the more strength you need.
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