[header] How to do toes to bar [title] Grab the bar. [step] Place your hands on the bar so that they are just slightly wider than shoulder width. Make sure your fingers and thumbs wrap around the bar for a secure grip. 
[substeps] If your hands line up too precisely with your feet, you may accidentally kick your hands during the toes-to-bar, weakening your grip as a result. Another reason for keeping your grip at or beyond shoulder width is to minimize the distance you'll need to swing during the toes-to-bar.