How to, a book of tumbling, tricks, pyramids and games; (1899)
Butterworth, Horace · Chicago, The author · leaf 86
Backward Bend—Grasp a stick about two feetfrom its end. Place the hands just beneath thenose, bend the knees, throw the abdomen forward and HOW TO 79 … 129 bend backward until the end of the stick touchesthe ground. Stoop If You Can—Place your heelsagainst a wall which has no projectingboard at the bottom. Have somethingplaced near your toes, and try to get itby bending forward from the waist,keeping the knees straight, and withoutlosing your…
Gymnastics · Games
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