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3 years ago

Why does a gymnast rub powder on his hands before exercising on a set of parallel bars? (I need a scientific answer)

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Gemiola [76]3 years ago

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So he doesnt slip. Gives himself a good grip. The powder and the bar have friction. More friction = better grip

dlinn [17]3 years ago

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To increase friction for a better grip.

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Most human beings do sweat hands especially on the palm. When this happens the person will not have a good grip of heavy objects because they will slide/slip from the hand.

By applying the powder, you are trying to make the hand dry hence increasing the friction for a better grip.

If the gymnast doesn't do this the parallel bars may slip from the hands and injure himself or herself.

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