Friday, December 18, 2009
Arthur DandurandTo say that the Canadian Strongman Arthur Dandurand was gifted in the forearm department would be an understatement. He not only was able to deadlift over 550 pounds with one arm but also achieved a rectangular fix with 177 pounds - an all-time record! Keep in mind that Dandurand only weighed 180 pounds or so himself.
Labels: Arthur Dandurand, Canadian Strongman, Forearm Development, One Arm Deadlift, Rectangular Fix
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Monday, June 22, 2009
Arthur DandurandAt a contest in 1908, the great Canadian strongman Arthur Dandurand pushed a wheelbarrow loaded with 4300 pounds of pig iron for a distance of 23 feet. The Montreal strongman weighed only 190 pounds at the time.
Labels: Arthur Dandurand, Canadian Strongman, Feats of Strength, Grip Strength, Wheelbarrow Lift
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Monday, April 07, 2008
| 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 |
Labels: Arthur Dandurand, Canadian Strongman, Deadlift, Forearm Development, Forearm Strength, Grip Strength, Oldtime Strongman, One Arm Deadlift, Reverse Curl
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Wednesday, February 06, 2008
 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: 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. |
Labels: Arthur Dandurand, Bent Press, Canadian Strongman, Forearm Strength, Kennedy Lift, Military Press, Oldtime Strongman Feat, Reverse Curl, Wheelbarrow Lift
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Friday, September 14, 2007
Many of the oldtime strongmen were famous for their ability to lift heavy, awkward objects.
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
| 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
Labels: Arthur Dandurand, Oldtime Strongman, Strongman, Strongman Feat, Supporting Feat
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