Pommel horse (gymnastics)

The pommel horse is an artistic gymnastics apparatus. It is only used by male gymnasts. Originally made of a metal frame with a wooden body and a leather cover, today the frame may contain plastic or composite materials, the body is made of plastic and may be covered with synthetic materials.

Dimensions

• Height 115 cm (including about 20 cm landing mats)
• Length 160 cm
• Width 35 cm
• Height of the pommels 12 cm
• Distance between the pommels 40 cm to 45 cm (adjustable)

Exercise

An exercise contains of pendulum swings and circular swings with legs together or apart. A large variety of support positions is necessary. This is regulated by the Code of Points,

See also: Pommel horse (gymnastics), Artistic gymnastics, Cm, Code of Points (gymnastics), Gymnast, Leather, Male, Metal, Plastic