Editing Parallel bars (section)

== Routines ==
A routine performed on the parallel bars must include various elements that depend on the gymnast's competitive level. A typical performance will involve swinging skills in a support position (on the hands), a hanging position, and an upper arm position (resting on the inner bicep). Also, parallel bar routines often feature a strength or static hold skill such as an L-sit or handstand. Each routine ends with a dismount from either the bars' ends or the apparatus's side.

=== International level routines ===
A parallel bar routine should contain at least one element from all element groups:<ref name=groups>{{cite web |title=MAG Code of Points 2009-2012 |url=http://figdocs.lx2.sportcentric.com/external/serve.php?document=1205 |publisher=[[Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique|FIG]] |page=100 |format=PDF |access-date=2009-10-20 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091001002145/http://figdocs.lx2.sportcentric.com/external/serve.php?document=1205 |archive-date=2009-10-01 }}</ref>
* I. Elements in support or through support
* II. Elements starting in the upper arm position
* III. Long swings in hang, on 1 or 2 bars, and Underswings
* IV. Dismounts

=== Scoring and rules ===
Deductions are taken for lack of form and precision of elements performed. There are specific deductions for adjusting the hand position in the handstand and not controlling swing elements;<ref>{{cite web |title=MAG Code of Points 2009-2012 |url=http://figdocs.lx2.sportcentric.com/external/serve.php?document=1205 |publisher=[[Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique|FIG]] |page=101 |format=PDF |access-date=2009-10-20 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091001002145/http://figdocs.lx2.sportcentric.com/external/serve.php?document=1205 |archive-date=2009-10-01 }}</ref> swing type elements should momentarily show handstand.<ref name=groups />