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The beam is 5 metres (16.4 feet) long, 10 cm (4 inches) wide, and is raised 125 cm (4.1 feet) off the floor.

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How wide is balance beam for a female gymnasts?

big enough


How wide is a balance for female gymnasts what does this compare to?

The beam is 5 metres (16.4 feet) long, 10 cm (4 inches) wide, and is raised 125 cm (4.1 feet) off the floor.


How wide is the balance beam for women gymnasts in metric units?

A balance beam is 10 cm wide.


How wide is a balance baem for female gymast?

First of all only female gymnastics compete the beam, male gymnasts don't It is normall about 10cm wide.


What kind of athlete uses a beam?

Gymnasts use a beam as part of their apparatus in artistic gymnastics routines. The balance beam is a narrow, elevated platform that gymnasts perform various acrobatic and dance elements on as part of their routine.


Which female gymnast has attempted a triple somersault on the beam?

Many gymnasts attempt a triple somersault when dismounting the beam. However, it has not been possible to find details of a female gymnast who has attempted this somersault actually on the beam.


What do Nadia Comaneci and Shawn Johnson have in common?

They both are great gymnasts, they both are SPECTACULAR at the balance beam, and they are both great achievers


Explain how gymnasts performing a beam balance exercise attain balance by extending their arms?

If you put your arms out your body is held up with better posture and is held up straighter. If your arms are in any other position that might cause your chest to lean forward or down and that causes you to fall.


Who is the first person to perform artistic gymnastics salto?

Olga Korbut was one of the first gymnasts to compete a back salto on the balance beam back in the 1972 Olympics.


Is it true friction is useful to gymnasts?

Yes, friction can be useful to gymnasts because it helps provide grip and traction on various apparatuses such as the balance beam and bars. This can help gymnasts maintain better control and stability while performing their routines.


What apparatus is used in womens gymnastics?

well women use * balance beam * uneven bars * floor * vault while men use * pommel horse * rings * parallel bars * floor * high bar * vault


What is a balance beam?

It looks like a mini scale/ on of those things you use in the store to weigh the fruits and vegies