Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Jimmie PayneJimmie Payne was one of Jack LaLanne's good friends and training partners at the original Muscle Beach scene in Santa Monica, California. Payne's background in hand balancing served him well, first as a lifting champion, then as a physique title holder (He competed in the Pro Mr. America four times) and finally as a stage athlete. He and his lovely partner Cindy Layne performed across the country as "Payne and Layne."
He was no slouch in 'normal' lifts either, accomplishing a straight-arm pullover with 160 pounds, deadlifting 500 pounds for 8 reps and a standing press with a pair of 115-pound dumbbells.
Labels: Hand Balancing, Hand Balancing Act, Hand Balancing Feat, Jack LaLanne, Jimmie Payne, Muscle Beach, Pro Mr. America, Santa Monica California
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