Thursday, August 16, 2007

  • George Barker Windship's Adjustable Dumbbell

    • George Barker Windship's Adjustable Dumbbell

    George Barker Windship was one of the very first proponents of "Physical Culture" and unlike many of his contemporaries, promoted hard work and heavy lifting for super strength.

    Pictured above is the dumbbell he patented on February 2nd, 1865 which could be loaded from eight to 101 pounds in 1/2 pound incriments.

    "The body should be made as strong as possible, with no weak points. It should be balanced and symmetrical with the muscles full and round and strong, like those of the "Farnesian" Hercules. Heavy weights and short workouts are the secret to health and longevity.

    Training should be systematic, with the intensity of the exercise gradually increasing over time. Workout sessions should never last more than an hour and that proper rest must be obtained before the next day's training."
    - George Barker Windship, February, 1861

    (Couldn't have said it better myself. -- JW)

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    Posted by John Wood @ Thursday, August 16, 2007

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