The horizontal bar, also known as the high bar, is an apparatus used by malegymnasts 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. Gymnasts typically wear suede leather grips while performing on the bar. Current elite-level competition uses a stainless steel core rail. The gymnastics elements performed on the horizontal bar are regulated by a Code of Points. A bar routine, which is a sequence of several bar skills, usually includes giants with various grips (overgrip, undergrip, dorsal grip, mixed grip), in-bar work, turns, release and regrasp skills, and a dismount. The horizontal bar is often considered one of the most exciting gymnastics events due to the power exhibited by gymnasts during giant swings and spectacular aerial releases and dismounts that often include multiple flips or twists and, in some cases, airborne travel over the bar.
The manner in which the horizontal bar is grasped by a gymnast is called the grip (not to be confused with the suede leather grips that are worn on the hands). Each grip is commonly used for a particular set of skills. When gymnasts compete on the horizontal bar they are often required by the Code of Points to use specific grips.
The overhand grip, or regular grip, is the standard grip used for the horizontal bar. On the overhand grip the hands circle the bar with the backs of the hands facing the gymnast.[4]
A dorsal grip (also known as the dorsal hang) is an overhand grip employed while the gymnast's legs pass through the arms into a "skin the cat" position.[5] The overhand grip is used in giant swings, and the dorsal grip in German Giant Swings.[6]
The reverse grip and underhand grip, is the opposite of the overhand grip. The palms of the hands face the gymnast. It is similar to the grip used in chin-ups. Forward giant swings are among the skills that use this grip.
The elgrip is also an underhand grip, In an elgrip or L-Grip or eagle grip a gymnasts hands are turned 180 degrees outward from an over grip. Thumbs are turned out, but in the opposite direction of an undergrip. This position requires flexible shoulders to swing comfortably.
The mixed grip is a combination of the overhand and underhand grips with one hand in each position. This grip can be used to gain more height on release skills.[7]
Mixed grip
Overhand grip
Routinesedit
Under the FIG Code of Points for men's artistic gymnastics, horizontal bar routines are dynamic presentations demonstrating "the full potential of the apparatus."[8]: 130 They consist of the fluid connection of swinging, turning, and flight elements performed without pauses near to and far from the bar in a variety of hand grips.[8]: 130
International level routinesedit
A horizontal bar routine should contain at least one element from all element groups:[8]: 137
I. Long hang swings with and without turns
II. Flight elements
III. In bar and Adler elements
IV. Dismounts
Scoring and rulesedit
Gymnasts receive deductions for lack of form and errors. Specific errors on horizontal bar include bent or separated legs, pauses, low amplitude in flight elements, bent arms, regrips, elements not continuing in their intended direction, and deviations from the plane of movement.[8]: 141
Referencesedit
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^ abButterworth, Horace (1902), The Horizontal Bar
^Goodbody, John (1982). The Illustrated History of Gymnastics. London: Stanley Paul & Co. pp. 11–18. ISBN0-09-143350-9.
^(PDF). International Federation of Gymnastics (FIG). 2019-07-20. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2019-07-20. Retrieved 2019-07-20.
^Bill Sands and Mike Conklin, Everybody's Gymnastics Book, (New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1966), 42.
^Newton C. Loken and Robert J. Willoughby,The Complete Book of Gymnastics, 6th ed., (Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall, Inc., 1977), 200.
^Mitchell, Debby; Davis, Barbara; Lopez, Raim (2002). Teaching Fundamental Gymnastics Skills. Human Kinetics. pp. 237. ISBN9780736001243. gymnastics horizontal bar mixed grip.
^ abcd"MAG CoP 2022-2024" (PDF). FIG. (PDF) from the original on 2021-05-12. Retrieved 2021-08-26.
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This article is about the gymnastic apparatus For the typographic symbols see Dash Fraction bar and Inference line High bar redirects here For the Canadian government see High Bar First Nation 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 Gymnasts typically wear suede leather grips while performing on the bar Current elite level competition uses a stainless steel core rail The gymnastics elements performed on the horizontal bar are regulated by a Code of Points A bar routine which is a sequence of several bar skills usually includes giants with various grips overgrip undergrip dorsal grip mixed grip in bar work turns release and regrasp skills and a dismount The horizontal bar is often considered one of the most exciting gymnastics events due to the power exhibited by gymnasts during giant swings and spectacular aerial releases and dismounts that often include multiple flips or twists and in some cases airborne travel over the bar Fabian Hambuchen at the horizontal barA bar grip front view Contents 1 History 2 Dimensions 3 Grips 4 Routines 4 1 International level routines 4 2 Scoring and rules 5 ReferencesHistory editThe horizontal bar was used by acrobats in ancient Greece and Rome and on through the Middle Ages 1 It was introduced into gymnastics by Johann Christoph Friedrich GutsMuths in his 1793 book Gymnastik fur die Jugend which in turn inspired further use and development by Friedrich Ludwig Jahn in 1811 1 2 Dimensions editThe mechanical dimensions of the horizontal bar apparatus are specified in FIG s Apparatus Norms brochure 3 Height 278 cm 109 in including about 30 cm 12 in landing mats Length 240 cm 94 in Diameter of the bar 2 8 cm 1 1 in Grips editThis section may be confusing or unclear to readers Please help clarify the section There might be a discussion about this on the talk page August 2012 Learn how and when to remove this template message The manner in which the horizontal bar is grasped by a gymnast is called the grip not to be confused with the suede leather grips that are worn on the hands Each grip is commonly used for a particular set of skills When gymnasts compete on the horizontal bar they are often required by the Code of Points to use specific grips The overhand grip or regular grip is the standard grip used for the horizontal bar On the overhand grip the hands circle the bar with the backs of the hands facing the gymnast 4 A dorsal grip also known as the dorsal hang is an overhand grip employed while the gymnast s legs pass through the arms into a skin the cat position 5 The overhand grip is used in giant swings and the dorsal grip in German Giant Swings 6 The reverse grip and underhand grip is the opposite of the overhand grip The palms of the hands face the gymnast It is similar to the grip used in chin ups Forward giant swings are among the skills that use this grip The elgrip is also an underhand grip In an elgrip or L Grip or eagle grip a gymnasts hands are turned 180 degrees outward from an over grip Thumbs are turned out but in the opposite direction of an undergrip This position requires flexible shoulders to swing comfortably The mixed grip is a combination of the overhand and underhand grips with one hand in each position This grip can be used to gain more height on release skills 7 nbsp Mixed grip nbsp Overhand gripRoutines editUnder the FIG Code of Points for men s artistic gymnastics horizontal bar routines are dynamic presentations demonstrating the full potential of the apparatus 8 130 They consist of the fluid connection of swinging turning and flight elements performed without pauses near to and far from the bar in a variety of hand grips 8 130 International level routines edit A horizontal bar routine should contain at least one element from all element groups 8 137 I Long hang swings with and without turns II Flight elements III In bar and Adler elements IV DismountsScoring and rules edit Gymnasts receive deductions for lack of form and errors Specific errors on horizontal bar include bent or separated legs pauses low amplitude in flight elements bent arms regrips elements not continuing in their intended direction and deviations from the plane of movement 8 141 References edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Horizontal bar a b Butterworth Horace 1902 The Horizontal Bar Goodbody John 1982 The Illustrated History of Gymnastics London Stanley Paul amp Co pp 11 18 ISBN 0 09 143350 9 Apparatus Norms for gymnastics 2017 PDF International Federation of Gymnastics FIG 2019 07 20 Archived from the original PDF on 2019 07 20 Retrieved 2019 07 20 Bill Sands and Mike Conklin Everybody s Gymnastics Book New York Charles Scribner s Sons 1966 42 Sands and Conklin 42 Newton C Loken and Robert J Willoughby The Complete Book of Gymnastics 6th ed Englewood Cliffs NJ Prentice Hall Inc 1977 200 Mitchell Debby Davis Barbara Lopez Raim 2002 Teaching Fundamental Gymnastics Skills Human Kinetics pp 237 ISBN 9780736001243 gymnastics horizontal bar mixed grip a b c d MAG CoP 2022 2024 PDF FIG Archived PDF from the original on 2021 05 12 Retrieved 2021 08 26 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Horizontal bar amp oldid 1169989143, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
