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The rings or still rings is an artistic gymnastics apparatus. It is only used by male gymnasts.
Dimensions
Measures of the apparatus are published by the FIG in the Apparatus Norms brochure.
- Height 275 cm (including about 20 cm landing mats)
- Distance between the rings 50 cm
- Diameter of the rings 18 cm
Exercise
An exercise on rings consists of swing, strength and hold parts. Generally, gymnasts are required to fulfill various requirements including a swing to held handstand, an aerial dismount, and of course, a static strength hold. More experienced gymnasts will often perform more than one strength element, sometimes even doing different holds back to back. One of the most famous skills done on the rings is the Iron Cross. This is done by extending both arms straight out from the body and holding oneself up in the air for at least two seconds. Other common strength moves include the inverted cross (simply an upside-down iron cross) and the Maltese cross where the gymnast holds his body parallel to the ground at ring height with his arms extended laterally. This is regulated in the Code of Points.
Gymnasts who specialized in the Rings discipline
- Jury Chechi
- Albert Azarian(Azaryan)
- Jordan Jovtchev
External links
Ringeturnen | دارحلقه | つり輪
"Rings (gymnastics)"