STILL RINGS
The still rings or rings is an artistic gymnastics apparatus. It is traditionally used
by male gymnasts.
Dimensions
Measures of the apparatus are published by the FIG in the Apparatus Norms brochure.
• Point of suspension: 5.75 meters above the floor
• Height of rings: 2.75 meters (including about 20 cm landing mats)
• Distance between the rings: 50 cm
• Inside diameter of the rings: 18 cm
• Outside diameter of the rings: 23.6 cm
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Oct 17, 2006 | Aarhus, Denmark
Yibing Chen of China performs on rings during men's gymnastics team final competition at 2006 World Championships Artistic Gymnastics.
Photograph copyright © Tom Theobald. |
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 swinging into hold positions or even doing different holds
back to back. One of the most famous skills done on the rings is the Iron Cross or Crucifix. 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. Swing moves include giant swings from handstand to handstand, somewhat similar
to those performed on the horizontal bar. Moves on the still rings are regulated by the Code of Points.
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