Wednesday, January 09, 2008

  • Pullum's Challenge Barbell

  • W.A. Pullum was a great British Strongman who set scores of strength records during his competitive career.

    Like many Oldtime Strongmen, Pullum had his own strength challenge.

    Using the special thick-handled globe barbell shown here, a lifter had to do a "One Hand Anyhow" with a poundage equal to 1-1/2 times his own bodyweight and simultaneously lift a kettlebell loaded a third of the barbell poundage with the other hand.

    Pullum used to perform this "double-bodyweight" feat twelve times per week but in all his years, his "challenge" was never accepted.
    Pullums Challenge BarbellPullum's Challenge Barbell

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