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In gymnastics, an Endo is a piked forward giant circle performed on the horizontal bar or uneven bars. The gymnast passes around the bar with the hips folded and the legs extended, then returns to a support or another hanging position. The skill is named after Yukio Endo, a Japanese gymnast who won the men's all-around title at the 1964 Olympic Games. It is used as a technical bar element.

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What is an Endo in gymnastics?

An Endo is a piked forward giant circle in which the gymnast folds at the hips while keeping the legs extended as the body circles around the bar. It can be performed on the horizontal bar or uneven bars before returning to support or another hanging position. [FIG named elements](https://www.gymnastics.sport/site/pdf/mag_named_elements.pdf)

Why is the gymnastics skill called Endo?

The skill is named after Yukio Endo, the Japanese gymnast whose name appears in the FIG named-elements table. FIG records the element in the Code of Points in 1964 and says it was named Endo in 1968. [FIG named elements](https://www.gymnastics.sport/site/pdf/mag_named_elements.pdf)

What body position makes an Endo different from a regular giant?

The defining shape is a pike, with the hips folded and the legs straight as the gymnast passes forward around the bar. Before 1968, FIG records that this element was called Stalder forward. [FIG named elements](https://www.gymnastics.sport/site/pdf/mag_named_elements.pdf)

Can an Endo be used as a transition on bars?

Yes, an Endo can bring the gymnast back to handstand, support, or a connected bar element, depending on the grip and exact version. It remains a forward circle element associated with Yukio Endo, not a salto dismount. [FIG named elements](https://www.gymnastics.sport/site/pdf/mag_named_elements.pdf)

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