Parallel bars are a device used exclusively in men's artisti
History of Rosangela - Minas Gerais, Brasil
Parallel bars are a device used exclusively in men's artistic gymnastics. Created by Friedrich Ludwig Jahn, they consist of two parallel beams supported on metal supports. Gymnasts perform series of rotating and balanced movements, lasting fifteen to thirty seconds. Originally designed to strengthen the arms, bars have evolved to incorporate a wide variety of elements that develop balance, strength and agility. Movements include the square, lufrolle and stützkehre, among others.