Wednesday, February 03, 2010
The Mighty Atom: The Human BridgeYes, that's "The Mighty Atom supporting that bridge on his chest (while lying on a bed of nails). I think Slim the Hammer Man has The Atom's bed of nails in his Dungeon Gym.
Labels: Bed of Nails, Dungeon Gym, Feats of Strength, Human Bridge, Slim The Hammerman, Supporting Feat, The MIghty Atom
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Thursday, March 26, 2009
Edgar Muller's GymEdgar Muller's Gym in Leipzig, Germany where Hermann Goerner did most of his training. Note the posters of the Saxon Trio performing their human bridge feat, Goerner in the middle, Pagel's Circus and the incredible selection of kettlebells.
Labels: Circus Poster, Circus Strongman, Classic Strongman Gyms, Edgard Muller, Hermann Goerner, Human Bridge, Kettlebells, Saxon Trio
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Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Young Lionel StrongfortLionel Strongfort's most famous feat was The Human Bridge where he supported 3-1/2 tons in the Tomb of Hercules. It was this feat by which he traveled the country amazing audiences and becoming a household word. On the advice of his mentor Professor Attila, Strongfort established one of the first, if not the first mail order phsyical culture businesses in 1898. Known as "Strongfortism" his mail order business lasted until around World War II. As you can see, Strongfort was also a fan of kettlebells.
Labels: Human Bridge, Kettlebell, Lionel Strongfort, Mail Order Course, Mail Order Muscle Courses, Oldtime Strongman, Strongfortism, The Tomb of Hercules
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Thursday, February 14, 2008
Hermann Goerner's Human Bridge FeatA look at Hermann Goerner's incredible "Human Bridge" stunt where he supports a platform on his shoulders while an automobile loaded with passengers drives over it.
It was said that at the heaviest point in this feat, Goerner supported over 3000 pounds on his shoulders.
This may not be quite as heavy or as dangerous as Lionel Strongfort's Human Bridge Feat but it's still very impressive.
Labels: German Strongman, Hermann Goerner, Human Bridge, Oldtime Strongman Feat, Supporting Feat
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Tuesday, January 29, 2008
 Lionel Strongfort | Lionel Strongfort, (Real name Max Unger) began his strongman career as a pupil of Professor Attila Strongfort went on to thrill audiences all over the world with his incredible and very dangerous Human Bridge feat where he supported over 7,000 pounds in the Tomb of Hercules position. Strongfort was also one of the most successful Mail Order Muscle Barons and his training courses on "Strongfortism," which only required bodyweight and some light dumbbells, were incredibly popular in the early 20th century. |
Labels: Human Bridge, Lionel Strongfort, Mail Order Muscle Courses, Max Unger, Oldtime Strongman, Oldtime Strongman Feat, Professor Attila, Strength Author, Strongfortism, Supporting Feat, Tomb of Hercules
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Thursday, November 29, 2007
The Saxon Trio Perform at The Ringling Brothers CircusHere's a look at a very rare Ringling Brothers Circus Poster featuring Arthur Saxon and the other members of the Saxon Trio.
The poster shows a few of their feats which included several amazing supporting feats - the most impressive being the "human bridge" supporting over six thousand pounds as a car with several passengers drove over a planks that two of the members of the Saxon Trio held up with their feet.
That must have been a great one to see in person.
Labels: Arthur Saxon, Circus, Circus Poster, Circus Strongman, Human Bridge, Ringling Brothers Circus, Saxon Trio, Supporting Feat
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