gymnastic rings

Hanging grip hoops

Gymnastic rings are a pair of circular handles suspended from straps, used in artistic gymnastics for strength and skill exercises.

The gymnast grips the rings and performs holds, swings, and aerial maneuvers while keeping the apparatus as still as possible.

Also called still rings or simply rings.

He scored highest on rings.

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  • apparatusEquipment for a task
  • gripSecure manual hold
  • chalkSoft sedimentary writing stone
  • swingSuspended recreational seat
  • holdMaintain in grasp

strength · straight arm · upper body · Olympic · team final · dismount · routine · hang · muscle-up · iron cross · suspension · leather · straps · support · rotation · body control · tuck · pike

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gymnastics apparatus type

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G