USAG JO Program
Compulsory Levels
Level 5
Parallel Bars
The specified bonus, unless otherwise indicated, completely replaces the numbered skill/sequence directly above it.
- From stand or short run, long hang swing forward to 45° below horizontal (bent knees allowed)
Performance Guidelines: The swing forward must be a tap swing, not a glide swing.
- Swing backward to upper arm hang to 45° below horizontal (bent knees allowed)
- Swing forward in upper arm hang to upperarm "cast" position
Performance Guidelines: A momentary pause in the cast position is allowed.
- Cast forward to back uprise to support
Performance Guidelines: The back uprise should finish with feet at bar height.
- Swing forward to horizontal, swing backward to horizontal
- Swing forward (body extended)
- Backward swing to 45° above horizontal
Specified Bonus: Swing backward to handstand. Both arms must be straight when the body reaches a handstand.
- Swing forward (body extended)
- Swing backward to nominal handstand
Specified Bonus: Swing backward to handstand. A 2 second hold is required.
- Push off to the side dismount
Performance Guidelines: Either hand position can be used on the dismount.
