Rings (gymnastics)
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The rings, also known as still rings, is an artistic gymnastics apparatus and the event that uses it. It is traditionally used only by male gymnasts due to its extreme upper body strength requirements
Arthur Zanetti dismounting from the rings at the 2016 Olympics
Courtney Tulloch competing at the 2015 European Artistic Gymnastics Championships
Grip (gymnastics)
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Grips are devices that are worn on the hands of artistic gymnasts when performing on various apparatus. They are worn by female gymnasts on the uneven bars, and by male gymnasts on the horizontal bar
Rings (gymnastics)
…and the event that uses it. It is traditionally used only by male gymnasts due to its extreme upper body strength requirements. Gymnasts often wear ring grips while performing. The apparatus consists of two rings that hang freely from a rigid metal frame. Each ring is supported by a strap, which connects to…
A grip in use on the high bar
A bar grip (front view).
A ring grip (back view).
Ring grips in use.