Thursday, February 12, 2009

  • Armand Tanny


    • The great bodybuilder Armand Tanny as he looked when in top form. Like many strength athletes of the time, he got his start in Olympic lifting and fared pretty well before making the switch to bodybuilding. One of his favorite lifts was the one arm clean, which he could perform with over 300 pounds -- an impressive feat.

    The Rochester, New York native won the Pro-Mr. America bodybuilding title in 1950 and the Mr. USA title in 1950. His brother was the Vic Tanny of Vic Tanny's Gym fame.

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    Posted by John Wood @ Thursday, February 12, 2009

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