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Gymnastics Pommel Horse

A classic gymnastics pommel horse features a long padded body and two curved top handles.

Large pommel horse with two handles and sturdy legs.
Gymnastics Pommel Horse
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Gymnastics Pommel Horse Equipment

A pommel horse stands as a central apparatus in men's artistic gymnastics. The piece of equipment consists of a long horizontal body resting on sturdy vertical legs, topped with two curved handles.

Facts About the Pommel Horse

The pommel horse is considered one of the most challenging events in artistic gymnastics because it requires continuous circular leg movements without pausing. Gymnasts support their entire body weight on their hands while shifting balance across the two elevated handles called pommels. The apparatus originated centuries ago as a wooden device used to train riders for mounting horses.

Real Colors of a Gymnastics Pommel Horse

  • Horse body cover: natural tan leather, light beige suede, or light brown synthetic material
  • Pommel handles: light hardwood timber, white molded plastic, or metallic silver
  • Steel support legs: industrial dark gray, matte black, or chrome silver
  • Hardware bolts: metallic silver or dark gray steel
Questions and answers

Questions and Answers

What are the handles on a pommel horse called?
The elevated handles are called pommels, and gymnasts grip them or place their palms on them to perform circular swings and maneuvers.
Why do gymnasts put white powder on their hands before using the pommel horse?
Gymnasts apply gymnastics chalk made of magnesium carbonate to absorb moisture and maintain a secure grip on the wooden pommels.
How high above the ground is the pommel horse placed?
Standard competition pommel horses are elevated roughly four feet off the floor, adjusted according to official gymnastics regulation standards.
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