How to get strong and how to stay so / by William Blaikie.

  • William Blaikie
Date:
1892
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Licence: Public Domain Mark

Credit: How to get strong and how to stay so / by William Blaikie. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    with the elbows unbent^ the head of the line cross- ing at once to the high bars, and walk ” or advance through them, first holding the weight on one hand and then on the other, then turning to the horizontal bar and vaulting over it. If the rear of the line is not yet through the forward walk ” on the parallels, those at the head could take a swing on the rings. Next, they could “ walk ’’ backward through the parallels, then through the high bars; then vault again, swing again, and then try the parallels anew—this time “jumping ’’ forward, or advancing both hands at once, the arms of course being held lagidly straight. Then turning to the high bars, they could jump or advance through them, springing forward with both hands at once, vault again, the bar having meanwhile been raised, and either try the rings again or rest a moment, and then jump backward through the high bars. A little foot-work, for a minute or two remain- ing, would make a good conclusion. With the hands closed and elbows bent, the body and arms held almost rigid, the neck well back, and the head up, let the column now start off around the room on an easy trot, each stepping as noiselessly as pos- sible, and no heel touching the floor. A minute of this at a lively pace will be abundant at first; and as the legs gradually get strong, and the
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