Reg Park

Reg Park
Whereas Steve Reeves was known for his classic symmetry, Reg Park was the example of strength, size and power. Reg Appeared on more magazine covers than any bodybuilder in history.

Over the course of his career he won the following titles: 1949 - Mr. Britain - (Health and Strength League) 1950 - Best Developed Athlete in America - (IFBB) 1950 - Mr. Europe 1951 - Mr. Universe - (NABBA) 1958 - Mr. Universe - (NABBA) 1965 - Mr. Universe - (NABBA)

Reg Park

He narrowly missed becoming the only bodybuilder we know of to win a contest in four decades, with two second-place finishes in the 1970 and 1973 Mr. Universe contests.

Reg Park was as strong as he looked, here's his best lifts (all performed in the 1950's):

- Behind the Neck Press - 300 Lbs. For one rep.
- Behind the Neck Press - 260 Lbs. For four reps.
- Behind the Neck Press - 240 Lbs. For eight reps.
- One Arm Dumbbell Press - 165 Lbs. For two reps.
- Front Squat - 405 for a single.
- Lying Triceps Extension - 300 Lbs. For three reps. This was done at Muscle Beach in 1957.
- Standing Dumbbell Press - Two 120 Lb. Dumbbells for five reps.
- Standing Dumbbell Press - Two 140 Lb. Dumbbells for one rep.
- Dumbbell Bench Press - Two 185 Lb. Dumbbells for five reps.
- Squat - 605 for two reps at Buster McShane and Ivan Dunbar's Gym in Belfast.
- Strict Barbell Curl - 200 Lbs. For one rep.
- Incline Dumbbell Press - Two 185 Lb. Dumbbells for five reps.

Reg also played Hercules in several movies and once owned the Thomas Inch Dumbbell.

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