Evening star., 1904-03-25

stronger not only draws the shoulders
down, but also forward, these muscles
are connected with the upper and outward
angle of the shoulder blade. They draw
that forward and this throws the lower in
ner angle out giving it an undue proTni-
nence, at the same time deformity so
common among young women called
wings"
To overcome this develop the muscles be-
tween the shoulders. This is done best by
any motion that will bring the shoulder
blades together. For instance, tell a
round d-shouldered boy to throw his shoul-
ders back. II he does it properly he has
taken, unconsciously perhaps, one of the
best methods there is for curing that par
ticular trouble. and this same movement
should be taken as an exercise. The gen
eral want of familiarity with the move
ments and exercises that will develop any
given muscles and bring them up to the
tulness ana strength which ought to be
theirs is surprising Ask yourself what
special work you would choose to develop
any given part of the body.
Many of those attending a gymnasium a
good deal Will often be surprised to find
that the time there was mainly spent in
accC mplishing some particular feat
amount of work. rather than in bringing
about the special development or general
development of the whole body.
Now while the exercises which will bring
any given set of muscles into play are very
numerous, If a few can be grouped to-
gether. which shall be simple and plain,
ratus or none at all, which will enable
almost any one. by little energy and de-
termination. to bring up any limb or mus
2!e now weak, the objects of this series will
be attained.
No. Ito Develop Leg Below the Knee.
The main part of the leg below the knee
is composed of muscles which raise the
heel.
To one contemplating athletic exercise
would make the following suggestions ad-
v.sng that the work Of developing the legs
should be the first conSideTa ton. To develop
! the lower parts of the less walk and run
on the balls of the feet in easy low -heeIed
! shoes. Rise on the balls of the feet forty
! or fifty times daily. If the work is done in
! a gymnasium use the running track Then
| jumping the rope is an excellent practice
| care being taken to keep well within easy
! endurance at first, and then gradually in
| creasing the number OF jumps. Not more
| than fifteen or twenty jumps should be
| taken at first. Such work indulged in for
i a few months will not only largely increa Sc
/ the girth of the calves, but will also give
! the lower legs great strength In going
! up and down stairs use the balls of the
! feet
| See illustration No. ! for the calf of
| the leg, the front thigh ankle, and foot
! joints. Go from standing to crouching po-
| sition from eight to sixteen times each
! day. Keep well on the balls of the feet
/ hands on hips.
No. 2-Work for Front of the Thigh.
/ The muscles OF the front thigh have a
| most intimate connection with those al
| ready mentioned for the calf.
| Now, to develop the thighs most of the
, exercises advised for the lower legs should
| be INDUCED in, together with bending of
| the body. Whenever the body is bent for
ward the knees should be kept stiff and
| the hands kept raised high above the head
/ the object being to touch the fioor with
! fingers. Running, jumping and also dane
| ing should also be practiced in this connec-
| ton, well as squatting. And In this
work it is we'll to use the dumb bells or
| bar bell drill In jumping, do so with the
| feet apart, and then slide them together on
| the floor, after landing, the inner thighs
| thus being developed.
| See illustration No. 2. Place foot In ham
| die of exerciser. pull leg forward and back
| action front and inner thigh muscles.
No. 3-To Enlarge the Under Thigh.
The muscles Of the under thigh do not