Saturday, September 22, 2007

  • Karl Swoboda: Austrian Strongman

    • Karl SwobodaKarl Swoboda

    An 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:

  • Two Arm Jerk: 441 pounds

  • Two Arm Continental Press: 359-1/2 pounds

  • Right Arm Military Press: 154-1/4 pounds

  • Two Arm Continental Press w/Dumbbells: 286 pounds

  • Left Hand Snatch: 158-1/2 pounds

  • Right Hand Snatch: 169-3/4 pounds


    • You can read more about Karl Swoboda in Physical Training Simplified by Mark Berry and The Truth Abut Weight Lifting by Alan Calvert

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    Posted by John Wood @ Saturday, September 22, 2007

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