page_title: Rings (gymnastics)
hierarchical_section_title: Rings (gymnastics)
caption_attribution_description: English: Example of Iron Cross also known as the Azaryan Cross or Crucifix, from personal archives
context_page_description: The rings, also known as steady rings or still rings, is an artistic gymnastics apparatus and the event that uses it. It is traditionally used only by male gymnasts, due to its extreme upper body strength requirements. Gymnasts typically wear ring grips while performing on the rings.
context_section_description: The rings, also known as steady rings or still rings (in contrast to flying rings), is an artistic gymnastics apparatus and the event that uses it. It is traditionally used only by male gymnasts, due to its extreme upper body strength requirements. Gymnasts typically wear ring grips while performing on the rings.
caption: A gymnast performing an Iron Cross.
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