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2. Uneven bars - Wikipedia

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   The uneven bars or asymmetric bars is an artistic gymnastics apparatus. It is made of a steel frame. The bars are made of fiberglass with wood coating, or less commonly wood. [1] The English abbreviation for the event in gymnastics scoring is UB or AB, and the apparatus and event are often referred to simply as "bars". The bars are placed at ...

3. Parallel bars - Wikipedia

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   Parallel bars are floor apparatus consisting of two wooden bars approximately 350cm (11'6") long and positioned at 200 centimetres (6.6 ft) above the floor. Parallel bars are used in artistic gymnastics and also for physical therapy and home exercise . [ 1 ]

4. Balance beam - Wikipedia

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   Most gymnastics schools purchase and use balance beams that meet the FIG's standards, but some may also use beams with carpeted surfaces for practice situations. While learning new skills, gymnasts often work on floor beams with the same dimensions and surface of regulation apparatus but are set a very short distance from or on the ground.

5. Horizontal bar - Wikipedia

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   Fabian Hambüchen at the horizontal bar A bar grip (front view). The horizontal bar, also known as the high bar, is an apparatus used by male gymnasts in artistic gymnastics.It traditionally consists of a cylindrical metal (typically steel) bar that is rigidly held above and parallel to the floor by a system of cables and stiff vertical supports.

6. World Artistic Gymnastics Championships – Women's balance beam

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   Women's events at the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships [1] [2] were first held in 1934, at the 10th World Championships. Only the All-Around and Team events were held. Only the All-Around and Team events were held.

7. Grip (gymnastics) - Wikipedia

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   This bump, in conjunction with the bar, forms a detent that leverages the gymnast's grip, thus reducing the hand pressure needed to maintain a hold on the apparatus. The wrist strap is used to secure the grip on the gymnast's hand and to transfer body weight from the fingers to the wrist.