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2 .-- HIPS The position called "Hips" is that of "Attention" with the hands placed on the hips, the fingers forward and the thumbs back, at the same time keeping the shoulders and elbows well back.] Especial care should be taken to see that whenever, throughout the exercises, this position is taken--as at the completion of each movement--full control is retained over the arms; the hands should not be allowed to slap against the sides audibly.
It is not difficult to acquire a certain amount of accuracy in this position, but one of the easiest ways of getting men to assume it properly is to tell them to "push their necks back." This seems more effective than to speak of holding the chin in with the head erect, or anything of that kind.

If a man stands naturally and then forces the back of his neck back against his collar, he comes into very nearly the desired position of "Attention," so far as his head and neck are concerned.
The shoulders should be rolled a little downward and back, for that is the sensation which comes when one speaks of the shoulders being square.
The chest should be arched and the abdomen drawn in somewhat.

The effect is that of a man standing erect and feeling himself a little taller than usual.
Hips: The hands are placed on the hips, with shoulders, elbows and thumbs well back.

(See Fig.