Health, strength & power; . h feet abouttwenty-four inches apart, right leg advanced, andthe arms held at the sides while bent at a rightangle, as shown in Fig. 107. Movement — Lunge forward, throwing the weight of thebody on to the right leg, bending the body, andextending the arms until the fingers touch the floorabout twelve inches in front of the right foot, asshown in Fig. 108. Now return vigorously tor thestarting position, as though lifting a weight or pull-. ing an oar. Repeat. Try the same exercise, facingto the left with the left foot advanced. Times — 10 — 20 — 50. Rate per minute,
Health, strength & power; . h feet abouttwenty-four inches apart, right leg advanced, andthe arms held at the sides while bent at a rightangle, as shown in Fig. 107. Movement — Lunge forward, throwing the weight of thebody on to the right leg, bending the body, andextending the arms until the fingers touch the floorabout twelve inches in front of the right foot, asshown in Fig. 108. Now return vigorously tor thestarting position, as though lifting a weight or pull-. ing an oar. Repeat. Try the same exercise, facingto the left with the left foot advanced. Times — 10 — 20 — 50. Rate per minute, 16 — 24 —36. Caution — Be sure and keep both feet on the floor, bend-ing the front leg as the body swings forward, andthe rear leg as the arms are brought back. Energizethe upward movement, and make it as steady andrhythmical as possible. Parts Affected — The muscles that erect the spine. Thebroad muscles of the back that pull up the arms, andthe muscles of the hips, and back and front of thighsand legs. 272. ^^y/06 t,^T„..-i !.£-.
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