of the chest.

It will be observed that there will come naturally a desire to sit up.
It may be well before sitting up to turn on the back and rest a moment
and feel the enjoyment of the actions that have been in the body. If the
exercises have been properly practiced, there will be a sense of ease
and satisfaction.

27. PIVOTAL FLEXIBILITY OF CHEST

Sitting as erect as possible with actively expanded chest, pivot
the shoulders and upper part of the torso as far as possible, first
to the right and then to the left.

This exercise may be performed to advantage with quadruple rhythm.

This movement exercises almost the opposite muscles from Exercise No.
10. It also has the same beneficial results in the extension of the
chest, the removal of constrictions or interferences with the diaphragm,
and has a beneficial effect also upon the stomach and all the vital
organs.

It is an important exercise for strengthening the muscles of breathing
and deepening respiration. It should be repeated many times.

28. EXTENSION OF MUSCLES OF THE BACK

Stand, stretch arms upward as far as possible, then carry them in
the widest possible circle. Relax the back and all parts of the
body so that the fingers come to the floor or near it. Then return
and carry the fingers as far back as possible.

This exercise brings extension into all the muscles of the back.
Frequently, it is the best possible exercise to develop the chest since
the extension of a muscle also stimulates its right contraction.

The elbows and knees should be kept as straight as possible in this
exercise. The wide circle should be made not only in coming down but in
going back forward and over backward.

This exercise causes great extension of the muscles. The muscles from
the heel all up the back of the legs and even of the arms are affected.
Then in getting back the muscles of all the body receive a similar
extension.

This action is very helpful for the development of erectness of the
body. It also causes alternation of the muscles and has a good effect
upon the health.

29. EXTENSION OF MUSCLES AT THE SIDE

Standing erect carry the hip out over the right foot, surrendering
the whole body to the left side. Allow the weight to be carried out
over the left foot, the left hip being widely extended.

This exercise tends to get freedom for muscles at the side and the hip
so that the hip upon which the pe