Tuesday, December 01, 2009

  • The Spalding Grip Machine


    • What is lost upon many people is that "machines" have as much of a history with strength training as barbells and dumbbells do. Shown here is an interesting piece, The Spalding Grip Machine, circa 1914. This looks like a very well designed machine, one that would be just as effective (and important) nearly a century later.

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    Posted by John Wood @ Tuesday, December 01, 2009

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    Monday, October 26, 2009

  • Paul Anderson's Bench Press Machine


    • In order to specialize on the bench press, Paul Anderson devised this unique machine. Note the many levels of adjustability and the fact that it did not require a spotter, all good "reasons" for the machine in the first place.

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    Posted by John Wood @ Monday, October 26, 2009

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