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Louis CyrFriday, July 03, 2009
Sig Klein: Partial DeadliftsAt a strength show held in 1922 at New York City's Bryant Hall, Sig Klein got a chance to test out a piece of equipment designed by George Jowett which was used for performing partial deadlifts. The ACWLA on Sig's singlet stood for the American Continental Weight-Lifter's Association, which Jowett founded.
Labels: ACWLA, George Jowett, Patial Deadlift, Sig Klein, Strongman Equipment
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Charles RigoulotThe great French Strongman Charles Rigoulot is shown here in a rare shot about to perform a one-arm dumbbell swing with 194 pounds.
Labels: Charles Rigoulot, Dumbbell Swing, French Strongman, French Weightlifter, Globe Dumbbell
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Paul Anderson: Elephant vs. GazelleWhat would happen if an Elephant raced a Gazelle? Hard to say but it probably wouldn't be all that different from the time back in '58 when all 350 pounds of champion weightlifter and strongman Paul Anderson and Jim Lea, the 440 yard dash World record holder at the time, took their marks for a 50-yard sprint contest.
The event was held at San Jose State's Spartan Field and, as you might have guessed, the smaller man was the eventual winner... but as you might not have expected, Lea's margin of victory was less than two stride lengths.
Labels: Jim Lea, Paul Anderson, Running, Sprinting
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Wooden DumbbellsWooden Dumbbells like this one were used for calisthenic work a century ago. If you look closely at this particular dumbbell you can see that it is stamped "1 lb." and was manufactured by the Narragansett Machine Company.
Labels: Antique Equipment, Calisthenics, Narragansett Machine Company, Physical Culture Equipment, Vintage Exercise, Vintage Strength Equipment, Wooden Dumbbells
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Thursday, July 02, 2009
Bob Hoffman's Ten in One Hi-ProteenStraight from the pages of Strength and Health Magazine comes Bob Hoffman's Ten in One Hi-Proteen. What made it "Ten in One?"
According to the label it contained "TEN of the best natural high protein products which are rarely, if ever, found in adequate quantity on the usual diet, blended in the exact proportions to promote bodily efficiency."
Namely:
1. Mira Soy - Natural Soya Powder
2. Caseinate of Milk
3. Cotton Seed Protein
4. Egg Albumen
5. Gelatin
6. Peanut Meal
7. Brewer's Yeast
8. Wheat germ
9. A 96% Soya Protein
10. Lecithin
(Sounds delicious.)
Labels: Bob Hoffman, Food Supplement, Hoffman's Super Hi-Proteen, Protein Powder, Strength and Health Magazine
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Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Otto ArcoAnother look at Otto Arco's rather impressive arm. Arco only weighed 150 pounds or so, and this picture was taken nearly a hundred years ago yet you will rarely - if ever - see an arm as well developed these days. If you are looking for "peak" you may want to give Muscle Control training a try.
Labels: Arm Development, Bicep Development, Big Arms, Muscle Control, Otto Arco
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Monday, June 29, 2009
Classic Polish Globe WeightsGreat equipment practically begs to be used and I would say that would definitely be the case here. These classic Globe Barbells, Dumbbells, Kettlebells and Blockweights from a century ago can be found in a Polish Museum.
Labels: Ancient Kettlebells, Block Weights, Classic Equipment, Globe Barbell, Globe Dumbbell, Polish Weights, Strongman Equipment, Thick Bars
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Sunday, June 28, 2009
A short video slide show featuring some rare images of Eugen Sandow (clip has sound). It's not hard to see how Sandow inspired so many great strongmen of the past - and why his influence can still be felt today.
Labels: Eugen Sandow, Video
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| The York Lifters all used to practice the bent press because the lift built incredible core strength. This, in turn, helped in increasing the Olympic Lifting total. One of the most talented of the bent pressers was Val De Genaro who could lift 215 pounds. Bob Hoffman said that De Genaro had the most perfect bent press technique that he had ever seen. Perhaps due in great part to his bent pressing ability, as a 148 pound lifter, De Genaro could Jerk 290 pounds. He was also an excellent hand balancer who could walk the length of a football field on his hands. |  Val De Genaro |
Labels: Barbell, Bent Press, hand balancer, lightweight lifter, Val De Genaro
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PushupsWith the many ways of training out there the simple pushup is still a great exercise choice. They can be done anywhere, require no special equipment and can be trained progressively by adjusting the form.
Shown here is the great oldime strongman Earle E. Liederman demonstrating pushups in one of his classic courses. Liederman and many of the other early strength authors often prescribed a mixture of bodyweight calisthenics and barbell/dumbbell training since the two styles of training compliment each other very effectively.
Labels: Barbell Training, Bodyweight Calisthenics, Bodyweight Training, Earle E. Liederman, Pushups, Strength Author
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