description Stalder (Bars) Overview
The Stalder is an uneven-bars skill in which the gymnast circles around the bar in a straddled pike position, passing the legs and hips around the apparatus while maintaining continuous momentum. It is named after Swiss gymnast Josef Stalder, who pioneered the technique in the late 1940s; the element can be linked with other swinging and release skills in a bars routine.
help Stalder (Bars) FAQ
What is a Stalder on uneven bars?
A Stalder is an uneven-bars skill in which the gymnast circles around the bar in a straddled pike position. The legs and hips pass around the apparatus while the gymnast maintains continuous momentum.
Why is the uneven-bars skill called a Stalder?
The skill is named after Swiss gymnast Josef Stalder, who pioneered the technique. The name refers to the gymnast associated with the move.
What body position makes a Stalder recognizable?
The defining position is a straddled pike as the gymnast circles the bar. Josef Stalder's named skill keeps the legs and hips moving around the apparatus with continuous momentum.
Is a Stalder a swing or a strength hold?
It is a circling uneven-bars skill driven by continuous momentum around the bar. The gymnast passes the legs and hips around the apparatus in a straddled pike rather than holding a static position.
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