Editing Parallel bars (section)

{{Short description|Apparatus used in artistic gymnastics}}
{{distinguish|Uneven bars}}
[[File:AlejandroonParallelBars.jpg|thumb|right|A gymnast performs on the parallel bars]]
[[Image:Gymnasta.jpg|thumb|right|A handstand]]

'''Parallel bars''' are floor apparatus consisting of two wooden bars approximately {{convert|350|cm|ftin|abbr=off}} long and positioned at {{convert|200|cm|ftin|abbr=on}} above the floor. Parallel bars are used in [[artistic gymnastics]] and also for [[physical therapy]] and [[exercise|home exercise]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mademan.com/mm/parallel-bar-exercises-physical-therapy.html |title=Parallel Bar Exercises For Physical Therapy |last=Potts |first=Jennifer |date=March 21, 2011 |website=Mademan}}</ref> Gymnasts may optionally wear [[grip (gymnastics)|grip]]s when performing a routine on the parallel bars, although this is uncommon.