An iron cross, also known as a crucifix [1] or cross, [2] is a gymnastics skill on the rings in which the body is suspended upright while the arms are extended laterally, forming the shape of the Christian cross. It is a move that requires significant shoulder and bicep tendon strength.
The International Gymnastics Federation Code of Points refers to the skill as a cross and lists it as a "B" difficulty value strength hold element. [3] [4]
Variations of the iron cross listed in the FIG Code of Points include:
An iron cross, also known as a crucifix [1] or cross, [2] is a gymnastics skill on the rings in which the body is suspended upright while the arms are extended laterally, forming the shape of the Christian cross. It is a move that requires significant shoulder and bicep tendon strength.
The International Gymnastics Federation Code of Points refers to the skill as a cross and lists it as a "B" difficulty value strength hold element. [3] [4]
Variations of the iron cross listed in the FIG Code of Points include: