A typical pommel horse exercise involves both single leg and double leg work. Single leg skills are generally found in the <answer>form of scissors, an element often done on the pommels</answer>. Double leg work however, is the main staple of this event. The gymnast swings both legs in a circular motion (clockwise or counterclockwise depending on preference) and performs such skills on all parts of the apparatus. To make the exercise more challenging, gymnasts will often include variations on a typical circling skill by turning (moores and spindles) or by straddling their legs (Flares). Routines end when the gymnast performs a dismount, either by swinging his body over the horse, or landing after a handstand. This requires back muscles to do any sort of skill. From handstands being easy to back or front flips being a little difficult.
Single leg skills are found in the form of what normally?
form of scissors, an element often done on the pommels