Anatomy of Men's Artistic Gymnastics
Men’s Artistic Gymnastics:
News, Analysis & Performance
Coverage of Men’s Artistic Gymnastics: competitions, athletes, routines, results, the code of points and rules that shape performance across every apparatus.
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LATEST NEWS
Chinese Men’s Gymnastics: A Cultural Evolution
Chinese men’s gymnastics has transformed from a rigid, military-centric approach to a more expressive and individualistic culture. A shift from the “Iron Generation” of the 1980s to the “Expressive Generation” of the 2020s. Personal joy, emotional openness and openly sharing vulnerabilities leading to a more humane approach to competition.
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Inside Japanese Gymnastics (3): From Kōhei Uchimura to the New Era
The 3rd part of “Inside Japanese Gymnastics” examines the evolution of Japanese gymnastics, focusing on…
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2026 MAG World Cup Series Ranking
The 2026 Men’s Artistic Gymnastics World Cup Series ranks gymnasts based on their top three…
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Inside Japanese Gymnastics (2): Training Protocols
The Japanese gymnastics training system emphasizes injury prevention through extensive warm-up routines, active mobility, and…
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2026 Cairo World Cup Recap
Here’s the review of the scores achieved at the 2026 Cairo World Cup, the 4th…
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Inside Japanese Gymnastics (1): The Gakuren Ecosystem
The first article in a three-part series explores Japanese gymnastics and the Gakuren Ecosystem, the…
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Gymnasts’ Return: 3 of the Greatest Back on the Floor
Three of the greatest gymnasts are back to competitions: Max Whitlock is extending his career…
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2026 Antalya World Cup Recap
Here’s the review of the scores achieved at the 2026 Antalya World Cup, the third…
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2026 Baku World Cup Recap
Here’s the review of the scores achieved at the 2026 Baku World Cup, the second…
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Parallel Bars: China’s Legacy of Perfection
The Chinese men’s gymnastics team exemplifies unparalleled excellence on parallel bars, achieved through rigorous training,…
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2026 Cottbus World Cup Recap
Here’s the review of the scores achieved at the 2026 Cottbus World Cup, that marked…
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2026 Artistic Gymnastics World Cup Series
The 2026 Artistic Gymnastics World Cup Series will start in Cottbus on February 19. Competitions…
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Oka Shinnosuke: 12 Facts About the Small Giant of Gymnastics
Oka Shinnosuke, Japan’s distinguished gymnast, tackled all sorts of challenges to achieve triple gold at…
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Gravity’s Grip in Gymnastics Performance (with Ian Gunther)
I got a call from gymnastics superstar Ian Gunther asking me to run an experiment…
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How China Wins: Chinese Still Rings Training Secrets Revealed
The Chinese Men’s Artistic Gymnastics dominance on Still Rings is attributed to a methodical training…
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High Bar in Men’s Artistic Gymnastics: A Beginner’s Guide
The high bar is a thrilling event in Men’s Artistic Gymnastics, characterized by speed, height,…
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2025 Zhoxxyy Awards Results: Gymnasts of the Year
Here are the results for the 2025 Zhoxxyy Awards for Men’s Artistic Gymnastics, featuring eight…
