British Gymnastics Video of Matt Whitlock MBE on floor
DISCIPLINES
Men's Artistic (MAG)
Men perform on six pieces of apparatus for the Olympic discipline of Men’s Artistic Gymnastics. This discipline offers a variety of exercises for men and boys regarded by many as the most technically demanding of all sports. Each of the six pieces of apparatus require incredible agility, strength, balance and co-ordination. Did you know that a number of the GB team are from Kent and are amongst the best in the World! you can see some of them in action in the video’s below.
Floor
The Floor exercise includes skills in tumbling, balance, strength and flexibility and is performed on a sprung 12m x 12m floor. Routine include movements that demonstrate strength, flexibility and balance – such as somersaults, twists and hold elements. Floor routines are a showcase of talent, expression and execution.
Pommel Horse
A routine on Pommels is composed of smooth, continuous pendulum type swings and circling movements of the legs. All parts of the horse should be used with a combination of double leg circle, scissor movements and handstands. This is regarded by many as the most difficult apparatus to master.
British Gymnastics Video of James Hall from Pegasus GC in Kent
Rings
A gymnast on the rings displays a variety of movements demonstrating strength support and balance. They perform swings and holds requiring considerable strength with both forward and backward elements finishing with an acrobatic dismount.
British Gymnastics Video of Courtney Tulloch from Pegasus GC in Kent
Vault
This is a dynamic exercise from a springboard over a vaulting table 135cm high. It demonstrates power and accuracy combining height and length, often with multiple rotations or twists at the highest levels to finish with a controlled landing.
British Gymnastics Video of Dominick Cunningham on vault
Parallel Bars
A combination of swinging elements and balances are performed between and across the bars. The gymnast must travel the full length of the apparatus and work on top of the bars as well as below them.
British Gymnastics Video of James Hall from Pegasus GC in Kent
High Bar
The High Bar incorporates swinging and flight movements including changes of grip and the gymnast releasing and re-catching the bar at 2.75m high. This piece of apparatus is considered one of the most spectacular aspects of gymnastics.
British Gymnastics Video of Nile Wilson on high bar
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