The Apparatus
Uneven bars used in international gymnastics competitions has to conform to the guidelines and specifications set forth by the International Gymnastics Federation Apparatus Norms brochure. Several companies manufacture and sell bars, including AAI (USA), Jannsen and Fritsen (Europe) and Acromat (Australia).
Gymnasts will often use a single bar to practice skills on the bar, mostly for safety and for ease of spotting.
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