The size of the bars plays a very important role during training on this type of projectile. There are several names that are usually associated with them. But more often than not, a shell is called “parallel bars” or simply with one corresponding word. In this article we will talk about some of the most significant things related to the shell. For example, about how the size of the bars can affect the features of training on them. Well, for starters, let's talk about what it is all about.
What are gymnastic bars?
This is a sports equipment that represents a composition of two parallel longitudinal poles made of metal or wooden materials. The poles themselves (the so-called bars) are mounted on specially prepared vertical supports. At the same time, they must be located so as to lie in the same plane, that is, they are adjusted to position at the same height.
Is size important?
The standard size of the bars is registered in the relevant documents for more than a dozen or two decades. According to all the same standards, the distance of each pole from the horizontal floor surface should be a little more than one and a half meters (to be more precise, from 160 to 170 centimeters). The distance between the two longitudinal bars is usually not less than 42, but not more than 62 centimeters. All these provisions were fixed by athletic and gymnastic commissions.
What kind of bars are there?
It is interesting that at present it is customary to distinguish three groups of different bars. They differ in their characteristics and, accordingly, in some way in terms of use. The first group is professional gymnastic bars. As the name implies, they are used to train professional athletes. Such shells are most often installed in specialized sports facilities, namely, in sections of gymnastics. The second group is street bars. We can meet them everywhere, literally in every yard. They are also installed on the sports grounds of educational institutions. In parts of the army formations, shells of this particular group are also installed. Well, the last component - home bars. Similar elements have a design different from professional. Most often they are quite mobile, due to which they are even called “mini-bars”. Their design is such that in most cases they are mounted on the wall. However, there are also models that need to be installed on a horizontal surface, and in the home version - on the floor.
What role does the size of the bars play?
In order to answer this question, let's first look at what this shell is designed for. Based on what types of bars are, we can distinguish two of their functions. The first is to perfect the elements that will need to be demonstrated in gymnastics competitions. The second function is the development of physical strength and relevant indicators, coupled with the constant support of the body in shape. In other words, we can conclude that the bars are designed for strength training.
And indeed it is. To work on them, if this process can be called so, there is a huge amount of exercises of both dynamic and static nature. Most of them are designed to increase muscle mass in groups such as the shoulder girdle and pectoral muscles. During the standard exercise (and this is nothing more than ordinary push-ups on the parallel bars) , the back muscles, triceps and, to a lesser extent, biceps are also worked out. So, if we reduce the distance between two parallel poles, then we will concentrate the load directly on the triceps. At the same time, the expansion of this distance will lead to a greater load on the muscles of the shoulder girdle and chest. This is how the size of the bars affects the course of training.
Exercises
It should be noted that not only torso muscles can be trained on parallel bars. They are perfect for “pumping” the legs and muscles of the abdominal press. How can this be done? The starting position for all exercises will be the same. This is an emphasis on the uneven bars. If you want to train the leg muscles, from this position raise your knees to yourself, while leaving your back in the initial position. If your goal is the abs, then you can try to raise your legs at right angles to the body. This exercise is called a “corner”. The main thing at runtime is not to help yourself with other muscles and not to sway.