The Biles on Floor Exercise
Named after the legendary Simone Biles, this skill is a double layout half-out, meaning it's a double backflip in a stretched-out position with a half twist on the second flip. What makes it so hard is the combination of immense power needed for the height and the precise timing of the twist at the very end. The gymnast must generate enough force from the floor to gain significant air time while maintaining tight body control to execute the twist without losing balance upon landing.
The Full-Twisting Double Layout on High Bar
This skill involves a double backflip in a layout position with a full twist. It’s exceptionally challenging on the high bar because the gymnast must perform the skill after a powerful swing, requiring both momentum and a high degree of aerial awareness. The tight body position of the layout combined with a quick, controlled twist in the air makes it one of the most difficult dismounts in men’s gymnastics. It demands incredible core strength and impeccable timing to land safely.
The Amanar on Vault
The Amanar is a vault featuring a Yurchenko entry with 2.5 twists. This skill is a true test of a gymnast’s speed, power, and courage. The gymnast launches off the vaulting table and must complete two and a half full twists before landing on their feet. The speed of the twist makes it incredibly difficult to spot the landing, which requires an immense amount of aerial and spatial awareness. The margin for error is razor-thin, and it is a skill that only a handful of gymnasts in the world have been able to consistently perform.
The Mo Salto on Uneven Bars
Named for a top Chinese gymnast, the Mo Salto is a forward-swinging somersault from one bar to the other. It is a continuous, fluid motion that requires a huge amount of forward momentum and precise hand placement on the opposite bar. The difficulty lies in the blind catch; the gymnast cannot see the bar they are aiming for as they flip forward. This skill demands immense upper body strength, excellent timing, and absolute trust in one’s body and technique.
