Health, strength & power; . H, AND POWER Exercise 55ROCKING THE BOAT Position — Stand with the feet twenty-four inches apart,with right arm extended upwards, the left armdownward, and the weight of the body thrown on tothe right leg, as shown in Fig. 109. Movement — Bring the right arm downward, and carrythe left arm upward, at the same time swaying thehips to the left side, and shifting the weight of thebody on to the left leg, as shown in Fig. 110. Eepeatthe exercise, swaying from side to side. Times — 20 — 40 — 60. Eate per minute, 30 — 40 —60. Caution — Check the downward arm in its descen
Health, strength & power; . H, AND POWER Exercise 55ROCKING THE BOAT Position — Stand with the feet twenty-four inches apart,with right arm extended upwards, the left armdownward, and the weight of the body thrown on tothe right leg, as shown in Fig. 109. Movement — Bring the right arm downward, and carrythe left arm upward, at the same time swaying thehips to the left side, and shifting the weight of thebody on to the left leg, as shown in Fig. 110. Eepeatthe exercise, swaying from side to side. Times — 20 — 40 — 60. Eate per minute, 30 — 40 —60. Caution — Check the downward arm in its descent beforeit reaches the leg, and keep the arm that is extendedupward as straight as possible, so that the swayingmovement of the body will give the desired elevationto the ribs. Parts Affected — The shoulders, upper arm, sides of theneck, and upper chest. Muscles about the hips,upper thighs, and lower leg. Especially valuable asa means of lifting the ribs and increasing the breath-ing capacity. 274 ,.
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