[Clarke, William], 1800-1838 · Boston, Munroe and Francis · leaf 64
e in a straight linewith the head; when the pupil can do thiswith ease, he should throw his body fromthis position over the bar to the right orleft. The movement of lowering the bodyby bending the elbows is done by drawingup the feet toward the hams, and sinkinggradually until the elbows are even… … HORIZONTAL BAR. The first position is taking hold of the bar with both hands, and raisingthe body until the chin is on a line with the knuckles. When you canlook over the bar in this manner with ease, place the hands on the further side of the bar from you, and raisethe body as before. In the next…
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