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Sunday, September 07, 2008

  • Bert Assirati

    • Bert AssiratiWith teachers like George Hackenschmidt, Alan Mead and William "Apollo" Bankier, Bert Assirati was destined for greatness as a strongman and as a wrestler.

    And great he was...

    Assirati's best marks read like a Ripley's Believe-it-Or-Not feature:

    Press on Back: 400 lbs.
    Right Hand Press: 160 lbs.
    Left Hand Press: 145 lbs.
    Two Arm Curl: 180 lbs.
    Crucifix: 90 lb. dumbbells x 2
    Clean and Jerk: 380 lbs.
    Overhead Press: 285 lbs.
    Squat: 550 lbs. x 10
    One-Leg Squat: 200 lbs.

    Assirati was also an accomplished hand balancer.

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    posted by John Wood @ Sunday, September 07, 2008

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    Friday, May 09, 2008

  • Bert Assirati

    • Bert AssiratiBert Assirati

    Our friends across the pond are sure to recognize the legendary British wrestler Bert Assirati who held the heavyweight championship belt for several years in the 40s and 50s.

    Though he was quite stout (5'6", bodyweight of 263) Assirati was one of the strongest and most athletic individuals who ever graced the wrestling ring. He could easily perform a standing backflip, was a master hand balancer and could chin himself three times with either arm, among other feats.

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    posted by John Wood @ Friday, May 09, 2008

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    Thursday, January 24, 2008

  • Bert Assirati - Hand Balancing

    • Bert AssiratiBert Assirati Does a One-Hand Handstand, circa 1948

    While many hand balancers experts are of the smaller, "gymnastic-type" physique, there were actually several larger strength athletes who could perform hand balancing feats with ease.

    The great Canadian Champion Doug Hepburn was a great hand balancer, as was the famous British strongman and Professional wrestler Bert Assirati, (shown here.)

    At a young age, Bert was taught how to do all manner of hand balancing feats by an ex-circus performer. You can certainly tell by this picture that he has power to spare.

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    posted by John Wood @ Thursday, January 24, 2008

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