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Balance beam (gymnastics)

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The Balance Beam is a Artistic_Gymnastics apparatus. It is only used by female gymnasts. It is be made of a metal or steel frame and a wooden beam with a leather cover. The exercise time is up to 1 minutes 30 seconds.

Dimensions

  • Height 125 cm (including about 20 cm landing mats)
  • Length 5 m
  • Width 10 cm


Possibly the trickiest apparatus, it requires a lot of balance and bravery.

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