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SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY.
17

DIAPHRAGMATIC BREATHING.

Intercostal.

See Fig. 5.

Place the back of the fingers against the ribs and while pressing firmly, inhale slowly and fully, causing a strong outward pressure against the fingers. Check the movement a moment, then slowly expel all the air possible, the fingers following the receding movement.