Gymnastics Apparatus

Everything You Need to Know About Vault
Find out about the phases of a vault, the types of vaults being performed competitively, and which gymnasts are considered to be best in the world on this event.

Everything You Need to Know About Bars
Find out about uneven bars moves, what to watch for, and the best gymnasts in the world on bars

Everything You Need to Know About Beam
Who's best on beam? How long is that thing? Find out here.

Everything You Need to Know About Floor
The most common floor skills, what a floor routine consists of, and more

The Apparatus in Rhythmic Gymnastics
The apparatus used in rhythmics, as well as what to watch in each routine.

Amazing Gymnastics Photos
Some of the most beautiful, daring and difficult gymnastics tricks are showcased in these gymnastics photographs on every apparatus.

An Illustrated History of Olympic Gymnastics
From its appearance in the first modern Olympic Games in 1896, to the 2008 Beijing Olympics and beyond, gymnastics has undergone amazing changes in the equipment used.

The History of the Uneven Bars
How the uneven bars originated -- and how it became an event in women's artistic gymnastics.

The History of the Balance Beam
A look back at the origins of the women's artistic event the balance beam.

The History of the Floor Exercise
The beginnings of floor exercise -- an event in both men's and women's artistic gymnastics.