Saturday, September 22, 2007
Karl SwobodaAn Austrian by birth, Karl Swoboda was one of the early strength "Giants" -- literally. Swoboda eventually reached a bodyweight of over 400 lbs. He owned his own restaurant and did plenty of lifting back in the "bier garden."
Of course, his tremendous strength also matched his great bodyweight. Here's a look at some of his best marks:
You can read more about Karl Swoboda in Physical Training Simplified by Mark Berry and The Truth Abut Weight Lifting by Alan Calvert
Labels: Jerk, Karl Swoboda, Oldtime Strongman, Overhead Press, Snatch, Strongman Feat
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