Tuesday, April 21, 2009
The Bent Lateral RaiseWith a pair of Aristocrat Dumbbells to provide resistance, Sig Klein demonstrates the favorite exercise of another oldtimer George F. Jowett. The bent lateral raise is primarily intended for training the rear delts.
Labels: Aristocrat Dumbbells, Bent Lateral Raise, Dumbbell Exercise, George Jowett, Shoulder Exercise, Sig Klein
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Tuesday, March 31, 2009
The York Leg Press MachineFive decades ago, the "Leg Press" meant something entirely different. This "Leg Press Machine" from The York Barbell Company was a way to circumvent a few of the issues normally associated with heavy squatting. Note the other pieces of York Barbell training ephemera: The Calflex, Aristocrat Dumbbells, kettlebell handles, Dumbbell handles and the York Chest Crusher.
Labels: Aristocrat Dumbbells, Dumbbells, kettlebell handles, Leg Press, Leg Press Machine, The Leg Press, The York Leg Press Machine, York Barbell, York Calflex, York Chest Crusher
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Friday, March 20, 2009
York Aristocrat DumbbellsYork Aristocrat Dumbbells were a pretty nifty regular feature in the pages of Strength and Health Magazine... and great for a quick workout too. The Aristocrat Dumbbells were based on an earlier design by George Jowett.
Labels: Aristocrat Dumbbells, Dumbbell Exercises, Dumbbell Training, Dumbbells, Strength and Health Magazine, York Barbell Company, York Dumbbell
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