Special Training
[829]. In addition to the regular squad or class work instructors should, when they notice a physical defect in any man, recommend some exercise which will tend to correct it.
The most common physical defects and corresponding corrective exercises are noted here.
Drooping Head
[830]. Exercise the muscles of the neck by bending, turning, and circling the head, muscles tense.
Round and Stooped Shoulders
[831]. Stretch arms sideward from front horizontal, turning palms upward, muscles tense.
Swing arms forward and backward, muscles relaxed.
Circle arms forward and backward slowly, energize backward motion, muscles tense; forward motion with muscles relaxed.
Circle shoulders backward, move them forward first, then raise them, then move them backward as far as possible in the raised position, muscles tense, and then lower to normal position, muscles relaxed.