| FIG. 4.—HIPS FIRM |
Neck Firm!
(This order is given, "Neck-Firm!")
Maintaining the same position as in "Hips Firm," the hands are quickly raised and put against the back of the head (the finger-tips slightly interlaced) just where it joins the neck, exerting some pressure; at the same time the head and neck are forced well back. (See [Fig. 5.])
| FIG. 5.—NECK FIRM |
The elbows should not be allowed to come forward, but should be kept back and the chest should be arched. This gives extra work for the muscles of the neck, as well as for those of the arms and shoulders. In the "Daily Dozen" this is called simply, "Head." (See [Fig. 6.])
| Fig. 6—INCORRECT POSITION OF SHOULDERS IN NECK FIRM |
Arms Reach (Ready-Reach!)
While maintaining an erect position, the arms are stretched out forward parallel to each other, the shoulders being kept back and the chest not cramped. If the shoulders are allowed to come forward the exercise is valueless. (See [Fig. 7.])
| FIG. 7.—ARMS REACH |