Editing Hand guard

{{Short description|Device worn by athletes in artistic gymnastics}}
'''Hand guards''' are devices worn by athletes in [[artistic gymnastics]]. Gymnasts use various types of hand guards:

* '''[[Grip (gymnastics)|Grip]]s''' are used on the [[uneven bars]], [[high bar]], [[still rings]] and [[parallel bars]] to enhance the gymnast's grip and, in the case of bar exercises, to reduce friction between the gymnast's hands and the bar.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Astor |first1=Maggie |title=Why gymnasts use chalk and grips on the uneven bars. |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/29/sports/olympics/why-gymnasts-use-chalk-grips-bars.html |website=[[The New York Times]] |access-date=4 November 2024 |date=29 July 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Gymnastics 101: Equipment Guide |url=https://www.nbcolympics.com/news/gymnastics-101-equipment-guide |website=[[NBC Olympics]] |access-date=4 November 2024 |date=18 March 2024}}</ref>

== References ==
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{{Artistic Gymnastics Apparatus and Equipment}}

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[[Category:Gymnastics apparatus]]
[[Category:Protective gear]]
[[Category:Handwear]]