''This article is about a gymnastic apparatus. For information on the punctuation mark known as "horizontal bars", see the Quotation dash.

The horizontal bar or high bar is an Artistic Gymnastics apparatus. It is only used by male gymnasts. It is made of metal (often steel). Elements on horizontal bar are regulated by the Code of Points. A routine (sequence of 11-15 or more skills) usually include giant swings with various grips (overgrip, undergrip, dorsal grip, mixed grip), in-bar work, turns, and release/regrasp skills and a dismount.

Dimensions

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Measures of the apparatus are published by the FIG in the Apparatus Norms brochure.

• Height: 275 cm (including about 20 cm landing mats)
• Length: 240 cm
• Diameter of the bar: 28 mm

External links

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• The 2006 Code of Points
• Apparatus description at the FIG website

Gymnastics apparatus

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