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the balance beam is actually 4 inches wide

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it is that big because people want you to be challenged

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To make it difficult

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Q: Why is a gymnastics beam 4 inches wide?
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How long is a gymnastic balance beam?

a gymnastics balance beam is 8 ft. long by 4 inches wide.


How wide is a regular balance beam?

It should be 10 centimetre (4 inches) wide


How wide is the beam on which women gymnasts perform?

the answer is 4 inches wide


What is the width of an Olympics balance beam?

An Olympic balance beam is 10 cm (4 in) wide. All balance beams that are used for competition are four inches wide. It is 10 cm (4 inches wide).


What is the thickness of the balance beam?

The thickness of a balance beam is 4 inches wide 6 inches tall and 14 and a half feet long.


How long does a gymnastics beam routine go for?

in the Olympics 1 minute. but in just plain old meets at least 1 minute and 30 sec


How high is a standard balance beam?

a standard competition balance beam in about 4 feet off the ground and 4 inches wide


What is the shape of a balance beam?

it is long and rectangular and it is only 4 inches wide!


How wide to the nearest inch is the beam on which women gymnasts perform.?

approximately 4 inches


What is the event for gymnastics?

for me bars. im a level 7 going 8 soon! beam is also hard because its only 4 inches wide! floor is my favorite event because tumbling is AWESOME! its also my best event. gymnastics is fun. ive been doing it for 10 years!


Was the width of olympic gymnastics balance beam always 10cm?

no actually today its 4 inches in width... don't ask me how many centimeters are in that.


What is the beam made out of?

A balance beam is made from wood which is 16 feet long and 4 inches wide. The is covered with layers of Suede fabric