The gymnast begins in the support position on the bars by swinging first in a smaller range. Here the strengthened body rotates around the axis of the shoulders. Gradually, the gymnast adds a stronger leg swing to increase the range of motion until the lower limbs are above the level of the bars. This is accompanied by a slight forward shift of the shoulders during the backward swing and backward shift during the forward swing.

When swinging, the body performs pendulum motion, the axis of rotation passes through the shoulder joints. As the gymnast swings to a greater extent,there is also a slight rotational movement around the axis given by the arm support line in order to maintain dynamic balance. When swinging, the gymnast uses the gravitational force to accelerate the downward movement. When moving upwards, the gymnast uses the conversion of the kinetic energy into the potential energy. However, in order to obtain a sufficient height of the swing, the shoulder joint muscles work and help to lift the torso upwards.

• Unstrengthen body.
• Movement of the lower limbs at the hips and therefore a small range of motion at the shoulder joints.
• Bent arms, especially when swinging backward.

• Physical preparation 1

  For the element it is important to have a tightened body during the swing and strengthened upper limbs.

  Parallel bars 1 – Simple support
• Physical preparation 2

  Strengthen the body in the back support position.

• Drill 1

  Start by practicing the swing in a small range, which we gradually increase.

We provide an assistance by holding the gymnast's arm with one or both hands.