Arthur Dandurand at 48 Years Old

The great Canadian Strongman Arthur Dandurand at 48 years old, still looking very impressive. As far as feats of grip strength, Dandurand could deadlift 550 pounds with one hand and reverse curl 177 pounds.

Arthur Dandurand at 48 Years Old

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Arthur Dandurand

Arthur Dandurand

Arthur Dandurand was yet another great Canadian Strongman. It was said that he had a 16-inch forearm at a bodyweight of only 185 pounds and it certainly looks that way in this classic shot. Dandurand was often called the "Canadian Sandow" and some of his best lifts were as follows: One Arm Press: 115 Pounds Two Arm Press: 220 Pounds One Hand Deadlift: 550 Pounds Reverse Curl: 177 Pounds Kennedy Lift: 1100 Pounds In addition to these feats, Dandurand was very good at juggling and bent-pressing human weights. He also could shoulder a 406 Pound truck engine and at a contest in 1908, Dandurand pushed a wheelbarrow loaded to 4300 Pounds for a distance of 23 feet.

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Arthur Dandurand

Many of the oldtime strongmen were famous for their ability to lift heavy, awkward objects.

Their reasons were simple: Not everyone can relate to a loaded barbell... but everyone knows that if you can "lift" a piano, anvil, safe or a cannon on your back you must be pretty damn strong. Here's a look at the famous Canadian strongman Arthur Dandurand as he supports a 406 lb. Ford engine block on his shoulder. Dandurand was only 5'8" and 180 pounds but possesed very unusual strength.

Arthur Dandurand

He was documented as having first accomplished this feat on January 17th, 1930 and could do it any time he was asked. -- and, even more impressive, no other strongman was ever able to duplicate it!

You can read more about Arthur Dandurand in Physical Training Simplified by Mark H. Berry

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