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Monkey Vault 1: From a stand still, grab the rail with hands slightly wider than should width apart, bend your knees and lean back slightly

Monkey Vault 2: Push up with your legs with as much force and speed as you can, start to straighten your arms

Monkey Vault 3: Push up with your arms and start to bring your knees up to your chest

Monkey Vault 4: Your knees should now be as close to you chest as possible and you arms should be as straight as possible

Monkey Vault 5: You have now cleared the rail, let your legs go through your arms

Monkey Vault 6: Push away from the rail with your arms and land safely away from the rail

Side Jump 1: From a stand still grab the rail with hands about shoulder width apart

Side Jump 2: Like in the Monkey Vault bend your knees and lean back slightly, then push up from your legs with as much speed and power as possible

Side Jump 3: Push your legs to one side ( which ever side you feel comfortable with ) and try to keep both feet together

Side Jump 4: Straighten your arms and bring both your feet ( still together ) as high over the rail as possible

Side Jump 5: You have now cleared the rail, now let go with the arm the same side as your legs are travelling, and let your legs follow through

Side Jump 6: Now push away from the rail with your remaining hand, and land safely away from the rail