Thursday, April 02, 2009
 Upside Down Training | As mentioned several times, John Grimek trained in a variety of different ways. Here's a little something that he came up with: upside down training. Grimek was doing this as far back as the 1920's and even installed a special apparatus in the doorway of the old York Gym which allowed him to hang by his ankles. This technique had two purposes: 1. To stretch out his back and keep it flexible after a heavy workout. 2. A new angle literally for some basic exercises. Grimek's favorite upside down exercises were pullovers and lateral raises. |
Labels: Dumbbell Exercises, John Grimek, Lateral Raise, Pullover, Upside Down Training, York Gym
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Friday, November 28, 2008
Steve ReevesSteve Reeves, the 1947 Mr. America shows why he was known as THE Classic Physique. Reeves' favorite exercises for building his 23-1/2" wide shoulders were lateral raises and the behind-the-neck press.
Labels: 1947 Mr. America, Behind The Neck Press, Bodybuilding, Classic Bodybuilder, Classic Physique, Lateral Raise, Steve Reeves
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Friday, September 28, 2007
Oldtime Dumbbell Training With John GrimekHere's a nice little dumbbell workout by John Grimek:
1. Two Hands Snatch w/dumbbells
2. Upright Rowing Motion
3. Side Bends
4. Shoulder Shrug
5. Lateral Raise
6. Dumbbell Swing
Grimek was using a pair of adjustable York Dumbbells but feel free to use a solid pair if that's what you have. You can find out more about some of the ways that Grimek trained in The Mark Berry Bar-Bell Courses
Labels: Dumbbell Shrug, Dumbbell Swing, Dumbbell Workout, Dumbbells, Dumbbells Row, Equipment, John Grimek, Lateral Raise, Sidebends, Snatch, Strongman Equipment, Workout
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