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Strength Performance Assessment In A Simulated Men’S Gymnastics Still Rings Cross, Jennifer K. Dunlavy, William A. Sands, Jeni R. Mcneal, Michael H. Stone, Sarah L. Smith, Monem Jemni, G. Gregory Haff

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Athletes in sports such as the gymnastics who perform the still rings cross position are disadvantaged due to a lack of objective and convenient measurement methods. The gymnastics “cross ”is a held isometric strength position considered fundamental to all still rings athletes. The purpose of this investigation was to determine if two small force platforms (FPs) placed on supports to simulate a cross position could demonstrate the fidelity necessary to differentiate between athletes who could perform a cross from those who could not. Ten gymnasts (5 USA Gymnastics, Senior National Team, and 5 Age Group Level Gymnasts) agreed to participate. …