The elbows should not be allowed to come forward, but should be kept
back and the chest should be arched. This gives extra work for the
muscles of the neck, as well as for those of the arms and shoulders. In
the "Daily Dozen" this is called simply, "Head." (See Fig. 6.)

[Illustration: Fig. 6--INCORRECT POSITION OF SHOULDERS IN NECK FIRM]


Arms Reach (Ready-Reach!)

While maintaining an erect position, the arms are stretched out forward
parallel to each other, the shoulders being kept back and the chest not
cramped. If the shoulders are allowed to come forward the exercise is
valueless. (See Fig. 7.)

[Illustration: FIG. 7.--ARMS REACH]


Arms Bend (Ready-Bend!)

In this position the arms are bent at the elbows, with the hands
partially clenched, and brought up about to the point of the shoulders.
The shoulders are held back firmly and the neck is pressed against the
collar, while the chest is arched (Fig. 8). From this position the
following movements are made with the hands clenched: Arms Cross
(Ready-Cross)![1]

[Illustration: FIG. 8.--ARMS BEND]