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A kip is a gymnastics movement used to rise from a hanging or glide position to front support on a bar. The gymnast swings the legs forward and then upward while bringing the hips toward the bar, finishing with the body supported above it. Kips are used on the uneven bars, horizontal bar, and parallel bars, depending on the discipline and routine. The skill is a basic transition that connects hanging movements with support elements.

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What is a kip in gymnastics?

A kip is a gymnastics movement that brings the gymnast from a hanging or glide position to front support on a bar. The gymnast swings the legs forward and upward while bringing the hips toward the bar.

How does a gymnast finish a kip?

The gymnast finishes with the body supported above the bar in front support. Timing the leg swing and pulling the hips close to the bar are central parts of the movement.

Which apparatus uses the kip?

Kips are used on apparatus such as the uneven bars and horizontal bar. They are also used in related bar skills where the gymnast must rise from a hanging position to support.

Is a kip a swing or a mount?

A kip is a transition skill that uses a swing to reach support, rather than being only a static hold or a simple mount. The legs, hips, and arms work together to lift the body above the bar.

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