description Markelov Release Overview
The Markelov is a release skill performed on the men's horizontal bar and named for Soviet gymnast Alexander Markelov. From a forward giant swing, the gymnast releases the bar, passes over it with the legs straddled, turns, and catches again, making it a flight element rather than an uneven bars transition. It appears in the men's Code of Points as a named skill and is used in advanced routines where release difficulty must be combined with a controlled regrasp and continued swing.
help Markelov Release FAQ
Who is the Markelov release named after in gymnastics?
The skill is named after the Soviet gymnast Alexander Markelov. Gymnastics rules allow a skill to be permanently named after a gymnast in the Code of Points when they successfully perform it at a World Championship or Olympic Games.
What apparatus is the Markelov performed on?
The Markelov is a release skill performed on the men's horizontal bar in artistic gymnastics. It is a flight element, meaning the gymnast is entirely disconnected from the bar during the move.
How do gymnasts perform a Markelov release?
The gymnast begins from a forward giant swing to build up speed, then releases the bar at the peak of the rotation. They pass over the bar with their legs straddled, execute a half-turn, and catch the bar again.
Is the Markelov a common skill in elite gymnastics?
Yes, variations of the Markelov are frequently seen in elite men's high bar routines. The straddled leg position and precise timing required to catch the bar make it a crowd-pleasing, high-difficulty staple.
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