Lie on back with legs bent and feet flat on mat. Thighs form a 45-degree angle with the ground. Hands are placed behind the head with fingers interlocked and touching the mat. Feet are held in place by a partner or official counter. Sit up, bending forward until the forehead is directly above or in front of the knees.
Elbows remain to the outside of the knees.
Return to starting position, ensuring that the knuckles on the fingers or back of the hands touch the mat before resuming the next repitition. The Cadet may rest in either the up or down position as long as he maintains the correct body position while resting. No time limit for this event. Hang from the bar with palms away or towards the body with thumbs curled under and around the bar. Arms and legs must be completely extended with feet off the floor.