It takes years of dedication and training to get the human body to bend like Kyla Ross of the US can. Gymnasts, we salute you
Arrow straight: Russia's David Belyavskiy balances his entire bodyweight upside-down
Contortion: Danell Levya of the US combines a chinup with the kind of flexibility most yoga fans can only dream of - as one part of a minute-long routine
Splits: most of us can't even bend this far, but US gymnast Gabrielle Douglas can do it while vertical
Grit: Germany's Fabian Hambuchen makes it look so easy
Japanese gymnast Asuka Teramoto: making chiropractors wince all over the world
We're not quite sure of the technical term for this maneouvre. Any suggestion?
Sight: Russia's Aliya Mustafina keeps her eye on the bar during a tough transition at speed
Britain's Daniel Purvis looking calm and under control
Most of us could make this pose - Alexandra Raisman of the US can do it without falling over in agony immediately afterwards
Handstand: this maneouvre by US gymnast Danell Levya might look easy - but check out the angle those elbows are making!
Kyla Ross of Team USA showing off perfect grace... after jumping 5 feet off a narrow beam
Kazuhito Tanaka of Japan demonstrates this incredible marriage 'twixt splits and chin-up
Team GB's very own Beth Tweddle leaves the bar in way more style than any of us
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