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The Art of Release Moves on Bars: Tkachevs, Jaegers, & Giengers

On the uneven bars, nothing captures the crowd’s attention quite like a…

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5 Fun and Foundational Bar Skills for Young Gymnasts

When children are first introduced to gymnastics, the single bar becomes a…

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Uneven Bars vs. High Bar: Similarities and Contrasts

In artistic gymnastics, the uneven bars in Women’s Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) and…

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7 Essential Bar Conditioning Drills Every Gymnast Should Master

Bar work in gymnastics takes a mix of upper-body strength, core stability,…

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Why Do Gymnasts Spray the Uneven Bars Before the Routine?

If you’ve ever watched a gymnastics competition, you might have noticed something…

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What Are The 7 Basic Skills On The Uneven Bars?

The uneven bars are one of the most dynamic and technical events…

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Bar Skill Requirements for Women’s Gymnastics (Levels 1–5)

Before gymnasts can swing high, perform giants, or dismount with flyaways, they…

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The 7 Most Difficult Uneven Bars Skills (2022-2024 Code of Points)

In women's artistic gymnastics, the uneven bars are the second event in…

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