Tag Archives: Ring Skill

Definition: O’Neill

O’Neill: An still rings skill named after U.S. gymnast Paul O-Neill. It consists of a stretched double feige backward to a hang. The skill has been rated by the FIG as a E level skill.

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Definition: Iron Cross

Iron Cross: A strength move performed on the still rings, in a straight body or ” L” position, with the body perpendicular to the floor and the arms stretched straight out perpendicular to the body.

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Definition: Inverted Cross

Inverted Cross: A gymnastics skill performed on the still rings. It is an inverted handstand position, with the arms stretched straight out from the shoulders perpendicular to the body. Essentially it is an upside-down iron cross.

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Definition: Dislocate

Dislocate: This is a skill in gymnastics, that involves a rotating of the shoulders when performing a backwards turn or movement. Dislocates require a degree of shoulder flexibility to perform.  On bars, dislocates are often done out of a glide … Continue reading →

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Definition: Cross

Cross: A strength move performed on the still rings, in a straight body or “L” position, with the body perpendicular to the floor and the arms stretched straight out perpendicular to the body. Also called an Iron Cross.

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Definition: Bhavsar

Bhavsar: A rings skill named after U.S. gymnast Raj Bhavsar. It is a pull through momentary, front lever press to Maltese.  It has been rated by the FIG as an E level skill (F if done with straight body).

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