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SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY.
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NECK AND CHEST.

See Figs. 44, 45, 46, 47, 48 and 49.

Have the head well poised. Bend it as far forward as possible—chin to chest, and then as far backward. Do not move the body.

Have the head well poised. Endeavor to lay the ear upon the shoulder—first right, then left. Do not move the body from side to side nor allow the shoulders to lift. Keep the eyes toward the ceiling (about 45 degrees) in order to keep the correct position of the head.

Have the head well poised. Turn it to the right and left alternately—without moving the body.

If you desire muscular development of the neck, tense the muscles as if someone was placing the hand against the head to prevent the various movements.

If you desire flexibility take the movements without tensing or resisting.

Fifteen times forward and back.

Ten times side to side.

Five times, turning or twisting right and left.