Friday, December 07, 2007

  • Farmer Burns: The Hangman's Drop

    • Farmer Burns built his neck strength to such an advanced level that he could literally "hang" himself with a noose, including the drop, -- and live.

    That's pretty intense as this rare photograph shows (DO NOT try this at home.)

    His theory was simple -- one of the most important physical training goals of any combat athlete is to build the neck to the point that no one can choke you out.

    The "Old Farmer" built up his neck strength with his favorite exercise: The Wrestler's Bridge

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    Posted by John Wood @ Friday, December 07, 2007

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