[1] This was the only appearance of the event, which was one of two team apparatus events contested at the 1896 Games (along with a team parallel bars competition).

The German team in the horizontal bar had 10 competing members.

Judges scored the routines on execution, rhythm, and technical difficulty.

[2] The men's team parallel bars was held in the afternoon of the fourth day of events.

It was the third event of the afternoon, following the 800 metres (which began at 2:30 p.m.) and team parallel bars.