Fig. 44
The [slow pull-up] was described in our remarks on the Horizontal Bar, but upon the parallels it is much more difficult of execution. The movement is shown in [Figs. 43] and [44]. In starting, the hands should be placed well over the ends of the bars—the wrists, in fact, being over—then by sheer strength raise the body up to [Fig. 44]. This is the awkward point, and all your exertion and power will be called upon to get right up with straight arms.
Fig. 45
Fig. 46
The following exercise is also very similar to one described for the horizontal bar, but it is more difficult on the parallels. Stand between the bars, catch hold of them with the hands, and stoop down until the shoulders are level with the bars; then raise the legs—keeping them straight—until the body is in position, as in [Fig. 45], when drop right over to [Fig. 46]; then back again, and continue the movement several times. This is splendid exercise for opening the chest and strengthening the muscles of the back.
Fig. 47