Athletic Sports (extract)

The Physical Proportions of the Typical Man weight and height it will be seen that a large per cent of the bone measurements are in advance of those of the same class on the tables to which this young man evidently belongs. We must conclude, therefore, that the muscular development is in excess of that warranted by the bony framework ;and that the size of the bones in the arms and legs has been increased to meet the demands put upon them. When we compare the total strength as shown by the chart with that of the total development, we find the former greatly in excess. The sumof the measurements would merely entitle the young man to a place in the 30 per cent class, while the total strength-test would entitle him to a place in the 97 per cent class. The fall­ ing off in the strength of the forearm is accounted for by an impairment of the muscles of the hand, due to an injury. In summing up the condition of this individual, we are warrantedin saying that he has made the best of himself in point of development. Under more favorable circumstances he might have attained greater stature andweight; but his ances­ try and nurture prescribed the limit, and no amount of physical training at this late date can make up the deficiency. By phys- 37