Success in Athletics and how to obtain it

FIG. ros.-STORKING. The hurdler has preserved the upright pose of the body, aud has 11 flicked" the right leg up so that the knee has come sharply against the shoulder. It will be noticed that the ham1ch muscles have been brought strongly into play. 236] \' F IG. I C6 .- TABLE STRETCHING. The left leg is resting ou a chest, 3ft. 6 iu. high; the body has been forced down uutillhe left cheek rests agaiust the inner side of the left kuee ; the muscles of the back aud at the back of both legs and thighs are being thoroughly stretched.