"Mens Artistic"
What?
Men's Artistic Gymnastics (MAG) is an Olympic sport where male gymnasts perform powerful, precise routines on six apparatus: the floor exercise, pommel horse, still rings, vault, parallel bars, and horizontal (high) bar, requiring immense strength, balance, agility, and coordination to execute complex skills like somersaults and static holds. It's known for being technically demanding, combining power, flexibility, and artistry through dynamic swinging and static strength elements.
The Six Apparatus:
Floor Exercise:
Combines tumbling, acrobatics, and dance on a sprung floor.
Pommel Horse:
Features circular movements and unique body positions on a horse-shaped apparatus.
Still Rings:
Focuses on static strength holds (like the crucifix) and swinging elements while suspended from two rings.
Vault:
A short, explosive event involving a sprint, springboard jump, and aerial flips and twists.
Parallel Bars: Involves swinging, balancing, and strength skills on two parallel bars.
High Bar (Horizontal Bar):
Features exhilarating releases, twists, and catches while swinging on a single bar.