[Clarke, William], 1800-1838 · Boston, Munroe and Francis · leaf 67
ercise. The progressthat may be made in the ascension of theplank is astonishing. We know severalGymnasts who can ascend a plank in a per-pendicular position, without difficulty. Todo this, the body and feet are in a differentposition to that represented in the marginalcut, where the figure in… … ASCENDING THE LADDER. Take liold of each side of the ladder, and ascend by moving the handsalternately. To climb the ladder by rundels, the learner must bring theelbow of the arm which happens to be the lowest, down to the ribs, beforehe pulls himself up by the other. To climb the ladder by one…
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