Thursday, September 24, 2009

  • Ernest Cadine


    • Another classic shot of the great French Weightlifter Ernest Cadine doing his thing with some classic iron. That looks like one hell of a fine place to train.

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    Posted by John Wood @ Thursday, September 24, 2009

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    Wednesday, June 17, 2009

  • Ernest Cadine ~ Dumbbell Swing


    • In this classic photo it's not hard to see why the great French weightlifter Ernest Cadine was so formidable. He got this 150 pound dumbbell overhead by way of the "swing". This picture was probably taken at Le Gaulois' place.

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    Posted by John Wood @ Wednesday, June 17, 2009

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    Tuesday, February 24, 2009

  • Classic Globe Barbell


    • I'm convinced, but thought I would put these pictures side-by-side so you can decide for yourself. I believe this is the very same globe barbell in action. On the left, the great French weightlifter Ernest Cadine circa 1920. On the right, the great American lifter and Gold medalist Tommy Kono, circa 1954.

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    Posted by John Wood @ Tuesday, February 24, 2009

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    Thursday, December 18, 2008

  • Ernest Cadine

    • Another great shot of the champion French Weight lifter Ernest Cadine at the conclusion of a heavy one-arm snatch. Even though the quality of this old picture is not perfect, Cadine's incredible muscle density is evident.

    It's not hard to see why he won the gold medal at the 1920 Olympic Games, likely around the same time this picture was taken.

    Note the cannon on the wall behind him. Yes, it was used specifically for lifting purposes.     		Ernest CadineErnest Cadine

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    Posted by John Wood @ Thursday, December 18, 2008

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    Wednesday, December 03, 2008

  • Ernest Cadine Lifts Some Classic Iron


    • An extremely rare shot of the great French Weightlifter Ernest Cadine deadlifting a classic globe barbell. Is this the same globe barbell that Tommy Kono lifted here? It's certainly possible.

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    Posted by John Wood @ Wednesday, December 03, 2008

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    Tuesday, July 29, 2008

  • Ernest Cadine


    • Ernest Cadine was a French Weightlifter who won the Gold Medal at the 1920 Olympic Games held in Antwerp, Belgium. He set six World records over his competitive career.

    In 1925, Cadine performed a one-arm swing with 90 kilos which was actually greater than his own bodyweight. He could also right hand snatch 211 pounds and one-hand deadlifted the famous Apollon Wheels.

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    Posted by John Wood @ Tuesday, July 29, 2008

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