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
What Makes a Good Score in Men’s Artistic Gymnastics in 2026?
What defines success in Men’s Artistic Gymnastics? What constitutes a “good score”? It isn’t just one number: it’s a mix of Difficulty and Execution Scores, and it changes with age and skill level. Here are insights into score variations across apparatuses and the evolving standards through the MAG Code of Points.
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2026 Men’s Gymnastics World Cup Series: Full Scores Review
The 2026 Men’s Artistic Gymnastics World Cup Series comprised five competitions. Here’s the detailed review…
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China’s 1984 Olympic Gymnastics Debut: A Historic Breakthrough
China has become a top player in Artistic Gymnastics. The 1984 Los Angeles Olympics marked…
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Chinese Men’s Gymnastics: A Cultural Evolution
Chinese men’s gymnastics has transformed from a rigid, military-centric approach to a more expressive and…
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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…
