The Role of Shoulder and Hip Torques Generated During A Backward Giant Swing on Rings

摘要

Backward giant swings on rings were performed by 2 elite gymnasts from both a stationary and a swinging handstand position. One of the ring cables was instrumented so that tension values could be recorded. Muscle torques and corresponding power profiles for the hip and shoulder joints were calculated and used to interpret the move- ment patterns displayed by the gymnasts.