Monday, August 31, 2009

  • The York Leg Developing Course by Bob Hoffman


  • "A man is as good as his legs" ... so began one of the all-time classic training booklets: "The York Leg Developing Course" written by Bob Hoffman. Originally written back in 1943, the training information is just as pertinent -- and effective -- these days. As you might guess, squats were prominently featured.

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    Friday, August 28, 2009

  • Doug Hepburn's Squat Workout


  • If you want to know why some strength athletes are in a class by themselves, just look at how their train their legs. Case in point: here's a typical squat workout for Doug Hepburn: a warm up with 435 for 8 reps then 5 sets of 3 reps with over 700 pounds. This particular workout took place at Yarick's Gym.

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    Monday, December 10, 2007

  • John Grimek Squatting

  • John Grimek was impressive from all angles and excelled at a number of different strength feats -- but don't forget that the foundation of his strength and power was intense squatting and other forms of heavy leg work.

    Grimek was able to squat 400 pounds for reps well into his 60s.
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