Louis Cyr Strikes a Classic Pose

Louis Cyr Strikes a Classic Pose
This picture was taken in the late 1800's, a time when the subject of a photograph had to stand still for long periods of time -- which means the globe dumbbell that Louis Cyr is holding aloft here is likely just a prop.

Cyr did, however, did possess the ability to move such huge weights.

He once jerked a 132 pound dumbbell for 36 reps and his bent press of 273 pounds beat Eugen Sandow's mark. Also note the rather impressive Ring Weight.

---