Growing Straight: A New System of Physical Education with Mental Control |
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... front . The pull inward and up of the abdominal muscles at the same time with the side and back muscles is of great value in this exercise . EXERCISE 48. - Music , waltz time . This exercise will strengthen the muscles of the back ...
... front . The pull inward and up of the abdominal muscles at the same time with the side and back muscles is of great value in this exercise . EXERCISE 48. - Music , waltz time . This exercise will strengthen the muscles of the back ...
Page 104
... front . Repeat with arms folded in back . Repeat with hands on hips . Repeat with arms stretched out at the sides on a level with the shoulders , stretching outward with the fingers . EXERCISE 74. - This exercise will limber the joints ...
... front . Repeat with arms folded in back . Repeat with hands on hips . Repeat with arms stretched out at the sides on a level with the shoulders , stretching outward with the fingers . EXERCISE 74. - This exercise will limber the joints ...
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... front on a level with the chest , palms in . Swing the entire body with the arms out , around to the right and twist as far as you can , counting six . Turn the head as far as you can at the same time . Be sure to keep the feet firmly ...
... front on a level with the chest , palms in . Swing the entire body with the arms out , around to the right and twist as far as you can , counting six . Turn the head as far as you can at the same time . Be sure to keep the feet firmly ...
Contents
PRELIMINARY INSTRUCTIONS | 41 |
POSTURE AND CARRIAGE | 48 |
How INDIANS USE THEIR MUSCLES | 65 |
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abdomen action Alternate arms at sides Assume the correct back to position backward Balance the weight bend Breathe rhythmically CALIFORNIA LIBRARY chest circle coccyx correct sitting posture correct standing posture Count four Count six counting three develop diaphragm emotions entire body Exhale slowly feel feet FIGURE fingers flexed force front full breath graceful hands at sides head heels hip joints hold the breath Indian system Inhale and hold keep the spine kick left foot left hand left leg Lift the right lungs mental control mind motion movement natural neck obliquely palms perfect physical poise practice pull Relax and inhale Repeat four Resume position rhythm right arm right foot right leg rotating shoulder joint straight strain strength strengthen the muscles Swing the arms Swing the right swinging rhythm tendon Achilles thigh muscles thoughts toes torso twisting UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA vertebræ walking waltz music weight placement wrists leading