Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Here's a unique feat of strength which was often performed by the German strongman Karl Moerke in his shows. Try to hold an empty Olympic straight out overhead while laying on your back and you can appreciate just how impressive a feat this is when Moerke does it with a heavy weight.
Labels: Barbell, Feats of Strength, German Strongman, Karl Moerke, Supporting Feat
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