Draw the chest up to the bar, throw the head well back, raising the legs at the same time (keep them straight), and get the toes over the front of the bar, pulling hard with the arms ([Fig. 5]). This will cause you to revolve half round the bar, and will bring you into position as in [Fig. 6].
Fig. 5.
Fig. 6.
This is rather difficult to perform, and requires a deal of practice, but it is an indispensable exercise.
When in this position ([Fig. 6]) endeavour to revolve completely round the bar like a wheel on its axis. To do this you must throw the upper part of the body forward with a good swing, at the same time keeping the arms rigid, and giving yourself sufficient impetus to go round, coming up into the original position.
Getting on to the Bar.
Get into position as in [Fig. 3], then drop the right side of the body, simultaneously throwing the left leg over the bar as in [Fig. 7], and swing the other leg which will have the effect of bringing you up over the bar. Endeavour to come up with the body upright, as in [Fig. 8].