EXERCISE FOR ANY GIVEN MUSCLES
"Tug of war on cleats is barbarous, resulting in enlargement of the heart. It should have no place in the association. On the smooth floor or turf it is the source of a large amount of fun, and is harmless."
Dr. H. G. Nicks, Physical Director of the Y.M.C.A. at St. Louis, says:
"I regard the tug of war as exceedingly dangerous; the vital organs are placed under a severe and constant strain; and, although no evil effects may be manifest at the time, the participant is liable to receive injuries that will last through life."
DEVELOPMENT ABOVE THE WAIST
Little or no work has been suggested, so far, aimed purposely to develop any muscles above the waist. Indeed, it is no uncommon thing, especially among Englishmen, to find a man of very strong legs and waist; yet with but an indifferent chest and shoulders; and positively poor arms. Canon Kingsley had discovered this when he said to the British clergy, "I should be ashamed of being weak. I could not do half the little good I do here if it were not for that strength and activity which some consider coarse and degrading. Many clergymen would half-kill themselves if they did what I do. And though they might walk about as much; they would neglect exercise of the arms and chest, and become dyspeptic or consumptive."
Let us look at a few things which would have proved useful to the brave Canon's pupils. The connection between the arms and the muscles, both on the front and back of the chest, is so close that it is practically impossible to have arms thoroughly developed; and not have all the trunk-muscles above the waist equally so. Fortunately, as in foot-work, the exercises to develop
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