Monday, October 12, 2009
Professor DesbonnetProfessor Edmond Desbonnet is often called "The Father of Modern Weightlifting" - and for good reason, there are a lot of "firsts" associated with his name. A few good examples: he was the first to compile a records table of great performances, the first to introduce referees into a weightlifting competition and the first to codify the press, snatch and jerk into competitive lifts.
Desbonnet opened several schools of physical training (including in 1900, the Halterophile Club de France) and wrote a number of incredible books and courses dealing with strength training and early physical culture. All of his books are detailed and extremely rare. His two most famous titles are Les Rois de la Lutte(The Kings of Wrestling) and Les Rois de la Force (The Kings of Strength).
Labels: French Strongman, Physical Culture Pioneer, Professor Desbonnet
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