MEN’S GYMNASTICS
MORE THAN
A ROUTINE.
STRENGTH. SKILL. DISCIPLINE. IMPACT.
Six events. Different challenges.
A closer look at what men’s gymnastics is
and how the scoring works.
01
THE EVENTS
Six events. Six different challenges.
Floor Exercise
Power + landings
Pommel Horse
Rhythm + control
Still Rings
Strength + stillness
Vault
Speed + precision
Parallel Bars
Flight + control
High Bar
Release + risk
02
HOW SCORING WORKS
FINAL SCORE = D + E + B − P
D
Difficulty
How hard the routine is
E
Execution
Starts from 10.0 — deductions for mistakes
B
Bonus
May apply at certain U.S. competitions
P
Penalties
Extra deductions for errors
03
WHAT JUDGES WATCH
The small details make a big difference.
Landings
Steps, hops or falls
Body Position
Straight lines, pointed toes
Control
Stability and precision
Technique
Quality of movement
Mistakes
Extra deductions