Pommel Horse

AAI Pommel Horse | AAI Flat Top Pommels | AAI Training Pod with Pommel Top | The Basic Mushroom | AAI TAC/10 Pommel Trainer | AAI Flat 100 Series Pommel Horse

AAI Pommel Horse

• Rugged, reinforced steel covered with 7/10" thick padding
• Chrome plated pistons, with spin lock/snap lock mechanism and assist springs make for easy height adjustments
• Wood laminated pommels are adjustable in width
• Required Tie Down System available separately; requires one floor plate which is sold separately
• Specifications: 1600mm long x 275mm body height; adjusts from 950mm to 1350mm in 50mm increments. Pommels adjust from 390mm to 460mm

VH-97098 AAI Pommel Horse ELITE Leather $3300.00

VH-96100 AAI Pommel Horse CLASSIC Synthetic $2300.00

VH-92068 Tie Down System $125.00

AAI Flat Top Pommels

Competition approved wooden flat top pommels for use on AAI's pommel horse Sold as pair

VH-21000 AAI Flat Top Pommels $380.00

AAI Training Pod with Pommel Top

• Height adjusts from 20" tp 3-" (51cm to 76cm)
• Formfitting cover to expanded vinyl over ¾" foam core
• Non marking floor contacts, two are adjustable to keep unit level

VH-07660 AAI Training Pod with Pommel Top $1090.00

VH-07650 AAI Training Pod with Plain Top $835.00

The Basic Mushroom

VH-40182 The Basic Mushroom $280.00

• Constructed of 100% self skinning foam, which will help prevent trauma to the gymnast's wrists and elbows
• Working surface is textured to provide a non slip surface
• 15" tall base is white high density polyethylene plastic and has hand cutouts for easy portability
• Heads is 24" in diameter as specified for U.S.A.G. competition
• 5" tall head attaches easily to the base with a tightening knob or can be used separately from the base for floor circles.
• Total height of the 20" and the weight is 25 lbs.

AAI TAC/10 Pommel Trainer

VH-97670 AAI TAC/10 Pommel Trainer $320.00

• USAG levels 4 and 5 approved
• Covered with the popular TAC/10 surface cover
• Top is 25" in diameter, and unit is 18" in height
• Removable top is marked with an "X" for proper hand placement

AAI Flat 100 Series Pommel Horse

VH-95021 AAI Flat 100 Series Pommel Horse $950.00

• This entry-level pommel horse is idea for teaching basics skills.
• Easy height adjustment from 34 1/2" to 48 1/2"(88 to 123cm)using spin locks.
• Width between pommels is 16" (40cm) and body is 48" (120cm) long with a synthetic cover.
• Powder coated blue finish resists chipping, fading and regular wear and tear found in average finishes.

In Doing The Pommel Horse

Pommel horse is popular equipment for gymnastics. This is a leather-wrapped apparatus which has two pommels or handles of 40cm to 45cm apart from each other placed in its center. The routine done in this equipment needs good body muscle coordination, strong arms, shoulders and legs as it involves continuous swinging and circular motions with the torso and legs. Gymnasts do their routine as they move from one end of the horse to the other using only his hands.

So how do you exactly do the pommel horse?

Pommel horse requires tremendous amount of upper body strength, this is achievable through years of exercise and training to be able to use the equipment and the technique effectively. Gymnasts set their legs straight and their toes pointed as they do their routine in the apparatus. They have to move their body continuously within their routine, thus it really requires a good endurance and strength as they carry the load of their body with their arms.

In making your routine, make sure it contains all the required elements and will exhibit your skills by utilizing all the three parts of the pommel horse. The legs must complete circular motions and swings together and your routine should have al least three scissors with uncompelled connection between. For an effective workout, you need to execute one B element, three hand placements and a dismount of at C value.

In gymnastics, working with the team can be very helpful. Gymnastics events are usually divided into four categories. Usual competition begins with a qualifying round by the final team of six gymnasts. Team of the qualifying round will choose a gymnast from their team to compete for the all-around final round.

Perfect practice make perfect. Perfect your routines as you workout in your gym. This sport is scored based on how the athletes perform the required elements and how good he or she is in every category. A small mistake in the middle of the routine can cause deductions that can be crucial in tight competitions. With dedicated practice, you can easily add more complicated and much more difficult elements to your routine, this can help increase your starting score.

• The evolution of the pommel horse