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Circles with a suspended aid: reducing pommel reaction forces
Toshiyuki Fujihara1, Pierre Gervais
1Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2H9. fujihara@ouhs.ac.jp
Sports Biomechanics
|April 24, 2012
Summary
A suspended aid significantly reduces pommel horse reaction forces for gymnasts. This finding benefits all skill levels, aiding in skill progression, training load management, and rehabilitation.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Biomechanics
- Gymnastics Training
Background:
- Pommel horse exercises involve substantial reaction forces.
- Reducing these forces can aid skill acquisition and injury prevention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the effect of a suspended aid on pommel horse reaction forces.
- To determine if a suspended aid alters the loading pattern during pommel horse circles.
Main Methods:
- Twenty gymnasts performed pommel horse circles with and without a suspended aid.
- Force plates measured reaction forces on the pommel horse.
Main Results:
- The suspended aid reduced average and peak forces on the left hand (0.59 BW and 0.85 BW).
- Asymmetry in forces between hands decreased with the aid.
- All gymnasts experienced reduced impact peak forces when using the aid.
Conclusions:
- A suspended aid effectively lowers pommel reaction forces for gymnasts of all levels.
- This tool can support skill progression, training volume control, and rehabilitation.
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