. Tensing exercises. SPALDINGS ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 55 HIPS, THIGHS, KNEES. Sec Fig. 35. Resting the weight on the left foot, the left hand on the hipor chair, extend the right arm to its fullest extent, palm of handtoward the floor, the arm on a level with the shoulder (orhigher). Kick high enough with the right foot to touch the toesto the palm of the hand—zvithout lozvering the hand. Then, resting the weight on the right foot, repeat the movementwith the left foot. Ten times—each SPALDINGS ATHLETIC LIBRARY. ABDOMEN. Sec Fig. 36. Lie flat upon the back. Tense the arms alongside the body,
. Tensing exercises. SPALDINGS ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 55 HIPS, THIGHS, KNEES. Sec Fig. 35. Resting the weight on the left foot, the left hand on the hipor chair, extend the right arm to its fullest extent, palm of handtoward the floor, the arm on a level with the shoulder (orhigher). Kick high enough with the right foot to touch the toesto the palm of the hand—zvithout lozvering the hand. Then, resting the weight on the right foot, repeat the movementwith the left foot. Ten times—each SPALDINGS ATHLETIC LIBRARY. ABDOMEN. Sec Fig. 36. Lie flat upon the back. Tense the arms alongside the body,but not resting them on the floor. Tense the legs. Lift themand lower them slowly, without bending the knees. Keep thelegs together. Do not allows the head to rise from the floor. Seven times—up and down—without the legs or heels restingupon the floor until the seventh time. Caution.—Do not hold the breath. Lihale as the legs ascend;exhale as they descend; or, as is my rule in general, let thebreathing take care of itself, providing you do not restrict it.
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