Balance beam

The balance beam is an apparatus used in gymnastics, consisting of a narrow, elevated strip, typically around 4 inches wide, mounted on a sturdy support. Gymnasts perform acrobatic skills, leaps, turns, and flips along its length, requiring precision, control, and balance. It tests the athlete’s stability and coordination, demanding both strength and artistry. The balance beam is a key event in women’s artistic gymnastics, highlighting grace and technical skill, and routines are scored based on difficulty, execution, and originality.