should Men’s Floor be more ‘artistic’?

zhoxxyy did a deep dive into the history of Men’s Floor exercise.

Exactly WHY the 2004 Olympics was won by the very artistic Kyle Shewfelt — yet is fugly as Hell 20 years later.

The discussion on men’s floor routines revolves around the balance between artistry and athleticism, as their since the 1930’s has primarily emphasized challenging tumbling skills.

With updates to the Code of Points on the horizon, the potential inclusion of choreography has sparked excitement and skepticism, raising questions about the impact on technical specifications and gender…

Men’s Artistic Gymnastics: Exploring the Inclusion of Choreography on Floor

Personally, I’d love maximum time of routine to be reduced.

I’d love FIG to go to 8 counting skills, rather than the current 10.

BEST routines Men’s NCAA – wk 6

The new Men’s Gymnastics Ramblings blog has a good overview.

The surprise for me is Kelton Christiansen on H Bar. No Kovacs releases.

This guy can hit handstand angles as well as anyone. Great execution.

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top Men’s NCAA routines wk 5

A great week for Illinois.

Men’s Gymnastics Ramblings has a good overview of what happened.

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Men’s wk 3 top routines

All 6 apparatus.

Hmm. Fred Richard used a Free Hip on H Bar.

I haven’t seen that skill in an elite routine in some time.

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Charlie Larson – Shirai 3

Charlie competes for Minnesota.

He was an elite Power Tumbler.

top men’s NCAA routines – week 2

  • FLOOR: Emre Dodanli (Oklahoma) – 14.75
  • POMMEL: Khoi Young (Stanford) – 14.85
  • RINGS: Javier Alfonso (Michigan) – 15.10
  • VAULT: David Wolma (Michigan) – 14.90
  • PARALLEL BARS: Asher Hong (Stanford) – 14.45
  • HIGH BAR: Caden Spencer (Ohio State) – 14.35

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P Bars Triple Back from the end

Jairo Ruiz Casas is the coach.

Camilo Verá (COL) the amazing gymnast.

He’s also training Double Double off P Bars.

And Triple Pike on Floor.

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Charlie Larson – tumbling

Impressive.

Charlie Larson is a Power Tumbler who can compete MAG, as well.

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