. Applied anatomy and kinesiology. Fig. 172Figs. 171 and 172.—The headspring. 280 GYMNASTIC MOVEMENTS of arms, trunk and hips should now be made by use of all theextensor muscles, projecting the body hito the air feet first, in adirection diagonally upward and backward. If this is followed bya quick flexion of trunk and limbs the body will turn enough tocome to the mat with head up and feet on the mat, and erectposition can be gained by use of the extensor muscles again(Fig 172).. Fig. 173.—The handstand. The handspring resembles the headspring but is taken with armsextended up at vertical pos
. Applied anatomy and kinesiology. Fig. 172Figs. 171 and 172.—The headspring. 280 GYMNASTIC MOVEMENTS of arms, trunk and hips should now be made by use of all theextensor muscles, projecting the body hito the air feet first, in adirection diagonally upward and backward. If this is followed bya quick flexion of trunk and limbs the body will turn enough tocome to the mat with head up and feet on the mat, and erectposition can be gained by use of the extensor muscles again(Fig 172).. Fig. 173.—The handstand. The handspring resembles the headspring but is taken with armsextended up at vertical position beside the head. A run is usuallyneeded to give the required momentum for turning completelyover. Ending the run by bending completely at the hips andwith the hands on the floor, with a jump as in any running jump,the body is fully extended with enough momentum to project itinto the air and this is followed by a strong push with the the coordination is learned it is usually necessary to flex the GYMNASTIC MOVEMENTS 281 limbs and spine to gain a position on tlie feet, but with skill thefinish can be made standing fully erect. The same alternate use ofthe flexors and extensors of the trunk and limbs is here combinedwith strong work of the arm-raising muscles, triceps, and extensorsof the w^ist. The handstand is begun like the handspring except that it istaken from standing position without a run and is started slowlyand carefully. With hands on the floor
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