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THE SPALDING
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TRADEMARK GUARANTEES QUALITY
Spalding Chest Weight No. 5 and Attachments
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Spalding Chest Weight No. 5 The movements for which this machine was specially designed are calculated to correct defects incident to school and office work, correct flat chest, round shoulders, forward head, regulate digestion and assist nature in the elimination of the waste products of the system, and in conjunction with the bath to produce that buoyant feeling which makes life really worth living. To get best results enter into the exercises as described and ilustrated in "Pulley Weight Exercises," Spalding Athletic Library, No. 29, price 10 cents, with your whole being, so as to induce copious perspiration.
No. 5. Because of its adjustment feature, which permits of all lower, as well as direct chest movements, this machine is ideal for home use. The various changes are made by raising or lowering the center arm, requiring but a few seconds. It really combines two machines in one, and is particularly suitable -where space is a consideration. Japan finish. Each machine is equipped with sixteen pounds of weights.
Spalding Chest Weights may be put up in a few minutes
Spalding Head and Neck Attachment
No. 3. Heavy cowhide. Ready for use by simply snapping to one of the handles or both. Each, $1.50
For business men. Overcomes tendency to forward head, due to continuous work at desk. For women, will help develop a nicely rounded neck. This attachment, together with special center arm movements, as shown in cut B, and exercise with foot and leg attachment, shown in cut C, will' produce an absolutely erect carriage.
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Cut A Illustrating Method of Fastening Head and Neck Attachment to No. 5 Chest Weight Machine.
Spalding Foot and Leg Attachment
No. 2. Heavy cowhide. Readily attached to one handle or both; can be worn with or without shoe. Ea., $1.50
This provides a local exerciser for all muscles of the leg. As such it is an excellent device for strengthening weak muscles, toning up others and giving exercise to stiff joints.
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Illustrating Method of Fastening Foot and Leg Attachment
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To Deepen the Chest
Lying on the mat. feet toward the machine (ropes through lower pulleys), swing arms forward and over the head (not sideways) as far as possible. Keep elbows rigid. Inhale as the arms swing forward over the head ; exhale as the arms return.
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To Widen the Chest
Lying on the mat with feet toward the machine, place the cords in lower pulleys, pull the cords over the head sideways, keeping the arms and hands close to the floor, elbows stiff. Inhale as the arms swing sideways over the head ; exhale as they return.
Illustrating Special Exercise with No. 5 Chest Weight for Producing Erect Carriage.
Bend body forward and flex thighs Pull from floor. This movement exercises the lower back and thighs and part of upper back.
For extremely stout business men particularly, the exercises shown in Cuts D and E will overcome, to a large extent, breathlessness, due to climbing stairs, etc. Never exercise within two hours after eating.
PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO ANY COMMUNICATIONS ADDRESSED TO US
A. G. SPALDING &, BROS.
STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES
FOR COMPLETE LIST OF STORES SEE INSIDE FRONT COVER OF THIS BOOK
Prices in effect July 5. 1913. Subject to change without notice. For Canadian prices see special Canadian Catalouge.
