rings

Men’s gymnastics apparatus made up of two rings that hang from cables, which are fixed to a frame; they are used especially for power elements and fast swing exercises.

ring

Wood, plastic or steel hoop from which the gymnast hangs to perform exercises; it is 8.3 ft above the floor.

strap

Band that is usually made of leather; it attaches the ring to the cable.

guy cable

Metal cable that is attached to the ground and stabilizes the tubes of an upright gymnastics apparatus.

cable

Rope made of woven metal wires that connects the ring to the frame.

frame

Metal frame made up of two posts and a horizontal bar from which the rings hang by means of cables.