Editing Gymnastics (section)

====Competitive events for men in artistic gymnastics====
=====Floor=====
{{Main|Floor (gymnastics)}}
Male gymnasts also perform on a {{Convert|12|m|ft}} x {{Convert|12|m|ft}} spring floor. A series of tumbling passes are performed to demonstrate flexibility, strength, and balance. Strength skills include circles, scales, and press handstands. Men's floor routines usually have multiple passes that have to total between 60 and 70 seconds and are performed without music, unlike the women's event. Rules require that male gymnasts touch each corner of the floor at least once during their routine.

[[File:Christopher Cameron, 2010.jpg|thumb|[[Chris Cameron (gymnast)|Chris Cameron]] on the pommel horse]]

=====Pommel horse=====
{{Main|Pommel horse}}
The pommel horse consists of a horizontal body with two pommels, or handles. Gymnasts perform by using their hands to support themselves on the horse. A typical pommel horse exercise involves both single-leg and double-leg work. Single-leg skills are generally found in the form of scissors, an element often done on the pommels. Double leg work, however, is the main staple of this event. The gymnast swings both legs in a circular motion (clockwise or counterclockwise depending on preference) and performs such skills on all parts of the apparatus. To make the exercise more challenging, gymnasts often include variations on a typical circling skill by turning (moores and spindles) or by straddling their legs (flares). Routines end when the gymnast performs a dismount, either by swinging his body over the horse or landing after a handstand variation.

=====Still rings=====
{{Main|Rings (gymnastics)}}
[[File:Internationaux de France 2018 - GOBAUX Julien 01.jpg|thumb|[[Julien Gobaux]] performing on the rings]]
The rings are suspended on wire cable from a point {{convert|5.75|m}} from the floor. The gymnast grips the rings and must perform a routine demonstrating balance, strength, power, and dynamic motion while preventing the rings themselves from swinging. At least one static strength move is required, but some gymnasts may include two or three. A routine ends with a dismount.

=====Vault=====
{{Main|Vault (gymnastics)}}
Gymnasts sprint down a runway, which is a maximum of {{convert|25|m|ft}} runway in length, before hurdling onto a springboard. They then land momentarily inverted on the hands-on the vaulting horse or vaulting table (pre-flight segment) and propel themselves forward or backward off that platform to a two-footed landing (post-flight segment). In advanced gymnastics, multiple twists and somersaults may be added in the post-flight segment before landing. Successful vaults depend on the speed of the run, the length of the hurdle, the power the gymnast generates from the legs and shoulder girdle, the kinesthetic awareness in the air, how well they stuck the landing, and the speed of rotation in the case of more difficult and complex vaults.

=====Parallel bars=====
{{Main|Parallel bars}}
Men perform on two bars set in parallel by executing a series of swings, balances, and releases that require great strength and coordination. The width between the bars is adjustable depending upon the actual needs of the gymnasts, and the bars are usually {{Convert|2|m|ft}} high.

=====Horizontal bar=====
{{Main|Horizontal bar}}
A {{Convert|2.8|cm|in}} thick steel bar raised {{Convert|2.5|m|ft}} is raised the landing area. The gymnast holds on to the bar and performs giant swings or ''giants'' (forward or backward revolutions around the bar in the handstand position), release skills, twists, and changes of direction. By using the momentum from giants and then releasing at the proper point, enough height can be achieved for spectacular dismounts, such as a triple-back salto. [[Grip (gymnastics)|Leather grips]] are usually used to help maintain a grip on the bar, and to prevent rips. While training for this event, straps are often used to ensure that the gymnasts do not fall off the bar as they are learning new skills.