Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Dr. Ken ~ Barrel Lifting at Zuver's GymIt was on July 1st, 1968 that Dr. Ken became the 12th man to lift the Zuver's Gym "challenge" water barrel overhead. Nobody knows exactly how much the barrel weighed but it was somewhere in the neighborhood of 200-250 lbs. And, if you have done any barrel lifting, you know that it's a whole different deal than a barbell. If you ever get to talk to Dr. Ken, get him to tell you the story on how this came about.
Labels: Barrel Lifting, Barrel Press, Challenge Weight, Dr. Ken Leistner, Odd Object Lifting, Zuver's Hall of Fame Gym
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Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Keg Training With Kevin TolbertHere's Kevin Tolbert having a little "fun" with a loaded keg, outside Dr. Ken's place, sometime in the 1980's. Kevin was an assistant strength and conditioning coach at the University of Michigan for the last few years that I was there -- and yes, he is still training hard. Kevin is currently an assistant strength coach at Stanford University in California.
Labels: Dr. Ken Leistner, Keg Lifting, Keg Training, Kevin Tolbert, Odd Object Lifting, Stanford University, Strength Coach, University of Michigan
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Cannon LiftingIf it wasn't nailed down, you can bet that many of the Oldtime Strongmen tried to lift it - and succeeded more often than not. Here George 'Rasso' Stanglemeier lifts a cannon and two more fellows along for the ride. Stanglemeier was particularly adept at heavy supporting feats and I bet this one went over very well during his performances.
Labels: Cannon Lifting, George 'Rasso' Stanglemeier, Odd Object Lifting, Supporting Feat
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Tuesday, August 04, 2009
Horse LiftingOne of the more unusual (and quite impressive) oldtime strongman feats was to lift a horse through the use of a climbing ladder. The German strongman William Pagel (left) pioneered this feat in the circus in the early 1900's. Many other strongmen followed in his footsteps including the Australian strongman Don Athaldo (right), Paul Baillargeon and Alexander Zass.
Labels: Classic Strongman Feats, Don Athaldo, Harness Lifting, Horse Lifting, Odd Object Lifting, Paul Baillargeon, William Pagel
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Thursday, June 25, 2009
Archie VanderpoolIf you want to practice heavy partial deadlifts or hand-and-thigh lifts, you'll want a setup like Archie Vanderpool here. The strongman (and proud member of the York Barbell Club) from Woodbine, Iowa, specialized on a number of unusual -- and very heavy -- lifts. For example, his record in the lift shown was 1840 pounds. He also liked to do things like shouldering a 1100 pound railroad rail and then going for a walk.
He also reported carrying a barbell loaded to 400 pounds for a distance of 80 feet. If this looks and sounds familiar, it's because Archie was good friends with Steve Justa's father.
Labels: Archie Vanderpool, Heavy Partial Movements, Odd Object Lifting, Steve Justa, Unusual Strength, Unusual Training Equipment
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Monday, June 15, 2009
Shaolin Log LiftingThey may not lift barbells but they still lift "weights". This particular Shaolin Monk is shown building shoulder and upper-body strength with a wooden log. ~ Any kind of object can build strength, so long as it is trained with in a progressive manner.
Labels: Log Lifting, Martial Arts Training, Odd Object Lifting, Shaolin Log Lifting, Shaolin Monks, Upper Body Exercise, Wooden Log
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Saturday, June 06, 2009
Basque Stone LiftingYou can find Stone Lifting in many different cultures but none are more famous -- or stronger - than the Basque people of Northern Spain where stone lifting is their ethnic sport known as Harrijasotzaileak.
The Basques compete in stone lifting in several ways, either the heaviest possible stone for a single repetition or a lighter stone lifted for maximum repetitions in a short amount of time. In either case, a completed 'lift' is from the ground to the shoulder or upper chest. They also lift several different standardized shapes of stones, each with their own unique challenge. I will cover those at a later date.
By the way, the current record for shouldering the heaviest possible stone is 329 kg by Mikeltxo Saralegui. - That's 724 pounds!
Labels: Basque Stone Lifting, Basque Stones, Harrijasotzaileak, Mikeltxo Saralegui, Odd Object Lifting, Stone Lifting, Traditional Exercise, Unusual Strength, Unusual Training Equipment
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Monday, June 01, 2009
Stone CarryingLooking for a good test of mental strength? Try picking up a heavy stone and going for a walk. Carry as long as you can, the exercise only ends when you decide it does. Needless to say Steve Jeck is a big fan of this one.
Labels: Odd Object Lifting, Steve Jeck, Stone Carrying, Stone Lifting, Weight Carrying
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Monday, May 11, 2009
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A short video clip featuring Brooks Kubik and Dinosaur Training in action. Log lifting... Barrel Lifting... Anvil Lifting... John Davis... Doug Hepburn... John Grimek... Arthur Saxon... Heavy Dumbbells... Basement lifting... Power Rack Work... Grip Training... If you don't want your own copy after watching this then you had better check your pulse.
Labels: 1 Leg Squat, Anvil Lifting, Arthur Saxon, Barrel Lifting, Brooks Kubik, Dinosaur Training, Doug Hepburn, George Jowett, John Grimek, Odd Object Lifting, Press, Video
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Wednesday, April 29, 2009
George Jowett: Anvil Lifting"...Talking about feats with an anvil reminds me of a particular feat that I performed impromptu which takes a great amount of confidence as well as strength. It happened at one of the times that I picked up an anvil by the horn in a smithy shop, and after that stunt I pressed the anvil to arm's length by lying it on its broadside upon the flat of my hand, which is not as easy as it sounds. After I had done this I put the anvil on the floor on its base.George Jowett
We began to talk about various anvil feats being so difficult because of its awkward unbalanced construction. One man remarked that it would be some stunt to balance the anvil on the hand upside down. That meant the face would rest on the hand and the heavy wide base on top. Somehow I conceived the notion I could do it, and accordingly I took hold of the face with my right hand, and with the help of the left arm got the weight to the shoulder.
Despite the wide base and the bad balance caused by same and the horn, I not only succeeded in balancing the anvil by its face, but pressed it to arm's length, to the amazement of all. I have done it many times since, and for this volume I performed the same feat, thinking it might interest my readers. The anvil weighed one hundred sixty-eight pounds..."
The Key to Might and Muscle, Chapter 9
Written in 1926
Labels: Anvil Lifting, George Jowett, Grip Feat, Grip Training, Odd Object Lifting, The Key to Might and Muscle
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Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Giving Bob Hoffman a LiftSometimes Bob Hoffman had to call up the York Gang when he needed a lift... That's Steve Stanko on the right and Stan Stanczyk on the left.
Labels: Bob Hoffman, Car Lift, Odd Object, Odd Object Lifting, Stan Stanczyk, Steve Stanko
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Monday, April 06, 2009
Mac BatchelorMac Bachelor was well-known for his feats of grip strength but he was a fine all around strength athlete. Here's 'Big mac' getting in an impromptu "odd object" workout while working at his tavern in California. Mac's thick bone structure is evident, it should come as no surprise why Mac was never defeated at armwrestling.
Labels: Arm Wrestling, Grip Strength, Mac Batchelor, Odd Object Lifting
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Friday, March 27, 2009
Sandbag TrainingDuring the second World War, the military needed a way for large groups of people to build physical condition. Excess iron and steel was needed for the war effort so normal "weights" were out...
Instead, they instituted a system of physical training which utilized sandbags. Above shows a session of sandbag training at the U.S. Navy pre-flight School in Athlens, Georgia, circa 1942.
Labels: Odd Object Lifting, Overhead Press, Sandbag Overhead Press, Sandbag Strength Training, Sandbag Training, Upper Body Exercise
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Sunday, March 15, 2009
Pushing, Pulling, Carrying and Dragging"Pushing, Pulling, Carrying and Dragging" pretty much sums up the foundation of a successful training program... and that is exactly what you'll be doing if you stop by Dr. Ken's place for a workout. Here's a look at a few of the unusual pieces of training equipment you'd be using: custom barbells to lift, anchor chain for dragging and other various rusty chunks of iron.
Labels: Anchor Chain, Car Pushing, Carrying, Dr. Ken Leistner, Dr. Ken Workout, Dragging, Odd Object Lifting, Odd Objects, Pulling
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Thursday, March 05, 2009
William PagelThe German Strongman William Pagel used to perform an amazing feat of strength: carrying a 1050-pound horse to the top of two 18-foot ladders by the use of a harness. Even more amazing was that he did this for 10 shows a day. Pagel was also a great wild animal trainer.
Labels: Circus Strongman, Harness Lifting, Horse Lifting, Odd Object Lifting, William Pagel
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Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Cannon Lifting!If it's heavy, you can bet some oldtime strongman has tried to lift it in a unique manner. As this Strongman demonstrates, here's one way to lift a cannon: with your teeth!
Labels: Cannon, Cannon Lifting, Feats of Strength, Jaw Lifting, Jaw Strength, Neck Strength, Odd Object Lifting, Teeth Lifting
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Saturday, January 10, 2009
Barrel lifting goes back a little farther than Dnosaur Training... The Japanese painter Hokusai is best-known as author of the woodblock print series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji and his most recognized print The Great Wave of Kanagawa. Among his many drawings was this one, "Sakadaru o sashiageru otoko" showing a man lifting a sake barrel overead with one arm. |
Odd Object Lifting in Ancient JapanLabels: Barrel Lifting, Hokusai, Japan, Odd Object Lifting, One Arm Lift
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Friday, December 12, 2008
De Arte Gymnastica by Hieronimus Mercurialis It doesn't get any more "Old School" than De Arte Gymnastica by Hieronimus Mercurialis. Published in 1569, this is the oldest book ever written on physical training. It describes exercises as practiced by the classical Greeks and Romans: the value of walking, throwing the discus, climbing ropes, training with heavy balls (i.e. Medicine Balls) and, as seen in the wood cut above, dumbbells and heavy stone tablets called "plummets" -- history's first odd object lifting!
Labels: Ancient Greece, Climbing Ropes, De Arte Gymnastica, Hieronimus Mercurialis, Medicine Balls, Odd Object Lifting
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Tuesday, December 02, 2008
Barrel Lifting at "The Pit"No matter how you slice it, barrel lifting is a great workout, as shown on this classic cover of Hardgainer Magazine (#30, May-June 1994). In this shot, Bob Farris from Dick Conner's place "The Pit" Barbell Club in Evansville, Indiana presses a 150-pound water-filled barrel for 13 reps. If you've ever trained with barrels, you know this is STRONG!
Labels: Barrel, Barrel Lifting, Bob Farris, Hardgainer Magazine, Odd Object Lifting, Press, The Pit Barbell Club
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Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Elephant LiftingStrongman Joe Ragusa shows one way to lift an elephant: via back lift. Ragusa regularly performed this feat in nightclubs and television shows.
Labels: Back Lift, Elephant, Feat, Joe Ragusa, Odd Object Lifting, Oldtime Strongman Exercise, Supporting Feat
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Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Log Lifting - Marines StyleLog Drills like this one have been used by the military for well over a century to build strength, endurance and teamwork. And they are still used today. Although if you have memories of training with a log just like this one, I'm sure they aren't fond ones... because they don't make it very enjoyable! (Which is an understatement.)
This picture was taken at the Corporals Course at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina on Febuary 1st, 2006. Photo courtesy of Cpl. Serena DeFilippis
Labels: Log Drills, Log Lifting, Log Training, Marines, Military, Military Exercise, Odd Object, Odd Object Lifting
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Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Chuck Sipes Lifting His TruckChuck Sipes was one of the strongest bodybuilders of all time. Chuck, who won the 1959 IFBB Mr. America, 1960 IFBB Mr. Universe and 1968 Mr. World Bodybuilding titles, could also could perform several incredible feats of strength.
As he was training to accomplish a 600 pound(!) bench press, Chuck used to train using a variety of techniques involving heavy supports and negatives -- he even had a special handle welded to the underside of his pickup truck which he used to lift and support the whole affair.
Sipes would first lift the pickup truck as high as he could with his arms then wedge his legs underneath. In the top position, he estimated that he was supporting 1600 pounds.
Labels: Chuck Sipes, IFBB, Mr. America, Mr. World, Odd Object Lifting, Supporting Feat, Truck Lifting
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Thursday, June 26, 2008
Barrel LiftingBarbells and dumbbells can be nice, but sometimes it pays to lift something big, awkward and heavy to build unusual strength. For many strongmen of the past, a barrel often fit the bill perfectly, and even more-so when partially filled with water.
Read Dinosaur Training or ROCK IRON STEEL by Steve Justa for more information on Barrel Lifting.
Labels: Awkward Object Lifting, Barrel, Barrel Lifting, Barrel Lifting Exercises, Barrel Lifting Workout, Brooks Kubik, Odd Object Lifting, Steve Justa, Strongman Exercises
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Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Bob Peoples' Barrel BarbellA look at Bob Peoples'first barbell, which he made out of a couple barrels in which he would load weight: chunks of metal, concrete -- anything he could find. Peoples trained alone in his garage gym and deadlifted over 700 pounds back in the 1940's. That sure doesn't leave much room for excuses...
Labels: Barbell, Barrel, Barrel Barbell, Barrel Lifting, Bob Peoples, Deadlift, Odd Object Lifting, Unique Equipment
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Tuesday, April 08, 2008
| While every culture has its own unique definition of STRENGTH, the interesting thing is that in every culture you will find some form of Stone Lifting. Here's a shot from a recent stone lifting contest in India, a country which is certainly no stranger to traditional physical training. Lifting stone balls like this one is also very popular among the Basque people of Spain. |  Stone Lifting in India |
Labels: Basque Stone Lifting, Odd Object, Odd Object Lifting, Stone Ball, Stone Ball Lifting, Stone Lifting in India, Traditional Physical Training
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H.E. MANNH.E. MANN was an old 1930's Tennessee farmer who followed in the footsteps of Milo of Crotona by lifting a calf each day until it became a full-grown bull.
It worked! ... and thus, progressive resistance training was born. This principle is particularly useful for heavy squatting although I prefer lifting iron to livestock.
Labels: Bull, Bull Lifting, H.E. MANN, Milo of Crotona, Odd Object Lifting, Oldtime Strongman, Oldtime Strongman Feat, Progressive Resistance Training
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Saturday, March 29, 2008
 Bert Elliott - Stone Lifting | When the great weightlifter Bert Elliott was stationed overseas during the Korean War -- did he miss any workouts? No... he just lifted rocks instead of weights. That's a pretty hefty sized boulder that Bert is Bent-Pressing. |
Labels: Bent Press, Bert Elliott, Odd Object Lifting, Rock Lifting, Stone Lifting
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Saturday, February 16, 2008
| It was said that the great Louis Cyr could pretty much lift whatever he wanted -- this photograph, however, was obviously staged. On May 7, 1896 Louis Cyr is credited with several impresive lifts, and among them was a one-hand Jerk of 254 lbs. Of course, lifting rocks is an altogether different animal. |  Louis Cyr |
Labels: Feat, Louis Cyr, Odd Object Lifting, Overhead Press, Rock Lifting
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Thursday, January 31, 2008
Just Another Workout at Dr. Ken's PlaceDespite what you may have read, heard or believe, REAL training is about effort -- but the best part is, if you do it right, you'll get out of it exactly what you put into it, maybe even more.
As you can see, when Dr. Ken trains, he gives it his all... and so should you.
Labels: Anchor Chain, Chain Dragging, Dr. Ken Leistner, Dr. Ken Workout, Dragging, Effort, Odd Object Lifting, Workout Routine
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Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Kevin TolbertKevin Tolbert is Dr. Ken Leistner's adopted son - and easily one of the strongest men who ever lived. If you've read any of Dr. Ken's writings, especially The Steel Tip Newsletter, you know Kevin's name pretty well.
Kevin went on to play running back at the U.S. Naval Academy. At 5'9" and 220 pounds, Kevin could run a legit 4.5 forty yard dash. As for his marks in the weightroom, here's a few:
Those aren't misprints...
Here's Kevin doing a couple anvil curls while finishing up a workout in Dr. Ken's basement in the mid-1980's. I was fortunate to have Kevin as a strength coach at the University of Michigan for a few years.
Labels: Anvil, Anvil Curls, Anvil Lifting, Bench Press, Dr. Ken Leistner, Kevin Tolbert, Odd Object Lifting, Squat, Steel Tip Newsletter
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Saturday, January 05, 2008
Anvil Lifting - Roy Hilligenn 1951 Mr. AmericaHow's this for odd object lifting? 1951 Mr. America Roy Hilligenn does some squats with a pretty big anvil on his back.
Roy Hilligenn weighed around 175 pounds and I bet that anvil isn't too far off...
Labels: Anvil, Anvil Lifting, Mr. America, Odd Object Lifting, Roy Hilligenn, Squat
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 Barrel Lifting | Lifting Barrels and Kegs has long been a Oldtime strongman Tradition since it builds a unique kind of strength -- especially is the barrel is only partially filled... If water (or beer) is sloshing around inside the barrel, it becomes a "live" weight, and a tremendous test of strength -- and it takes a lot less weight than you think. A partially-filled barrel weighing as little as fifty pounds can give you a tremendous workout. Suggested barrel lifting exercises include: |
Labels: Barrel Lifting, Barrel Lifting Exercises, Barrels, Exercise, Keg Lifting, Lifting Barrels, Odd Object Lifting, Press, Strongman Equipment, Wooden Barrel
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Saturday, December 01, 2007
 An "Ice Cold" Strength Feat | Joe Mongelli, a former pupil of Sig Klein, was an iceman by trade. He could carry a 325 pound block of ice on his back, then, using ice tongs, could pick up a 120 pound block of ice with his right hand and a 60 pound block with his left. Joe could walk the length of a city block carrying the entire 505 pound load! |
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Wednesday, November 28, 2007
| How's this for an "odd" object lift? Stan Rothwell, the British All-Arounder trains with a wheelbarrow in the late 1940's. I think Steve Justa would be proud. |  Wheelbarrow Lifting |
Labels: British Champion, Odd Object, Odd Object Lifting, Stan Rothwell, Strongman Equipment, Unusual Strength, Unusual Training Equipment, Wheelbarrow Lift
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Monday, November 19, 2007
| Training with an Anvil is always a lot of fun. Presses and cheat curls for high reps and, for the very strong handed, lifting it by the horn always present a nice challenge. -- Plus, its a lot of fun to lift with something unusual. If you can press a 100 pound anvil like this you are one strong hombre. |  Anvil One-Arm Press |
Labels: Anvil, Anvil Lifting, Odd Object, Odd Object Lifting
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Monday, November 12, 2007
Progressive Log TrainingSome of our military friends will have some "fond" memories over this one...
How do you exercise large groups of men in a short amount of time with limited equipment and only a few trained instructors?
Logs like this one are the military solution -- and a great way to build strength, stamina, coordination as well as teamwork. "Log Drill" exercises include situps, squats and overhead presses -- and they only work when everyone works together.
Labels: Log Training, Military Press, Odd Object Lifting, Overhead Press, Progressive Log Training, Situps, Traditional Squats
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Wednesday, November 07, 2007
| Among posing, and several other amazing feats of strength, Eugen Sandow used to finish his act by carrying a horse from one end of the stage to the other. I'm sure that one brought the house down and must have been quite a sight to see. You may not have a horse around to lift but heavy overhead supports are still a great way to build upper-body strength and power. I read that John Grimek worked up to being able to support over 1000 pounds overhead with the use of a power rack. |  Sandow Lifts a Horse |
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Anvil Lifting"It would be very beneficial for any competitive athlete to obtain an anvil... Lifting it in various positions will greatly add to one's upper and lower body strength."
-- Dr. Ken Leistner, THE STEEL TIP, Vol 1, No 12, December 1985
Labels: Anvil Lifting, Dr. Ken Leistner, Odd Object Lifting, Steel Tip Newsletter
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Monday, November 05, 2007
Steve Justa: The High Plains Heavy Metal MasterOut in the Nebraska cornfields you'll find a man who lifts anything he can get his hands on -- barrels,rocks, scrap iron, even trucks. He will push, pull, carry and drag the heaviest weights he can, and regularly moves half a ton, if only a few inches, its still impressive.
Steve Justa is his name and his training philosophy is anything but conventional...
"Don't Have a Weight Set? - Get a Tractor!"
Labels: Barrel Lifting, Odd Object Lifting, Rock Lifting, Steve Justa, Strongman Feat
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Monday, October 29, 2007
 Anchor Lifting | There are times when lifting heavy, awkward objects are preferable over traditional barbells and dumbbells due to their unbalanced nature -- and there are other times when you lift heavy, awkward objects because its what you have available. Horace Green from Lewes, Delaware shows how to get in a quick workout at the pier by lifting an anchor. |
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Saturday, July 07, 2007
| Henri Toch was a French strongman in the late 1800's who was billed as "L'Homme Canon" or "The Cannon Man." It was with pretty good reason, his unique performance included the incredible strength feat of holding 365 Kilogram Cannon on his shoulders while it fired. |  - Henri Toch - "The Cannon Man" |
Labels: Cannon, Cannon Lifting, Cannon Man, French Strongman, Henri Toch, Odd Object Lifting, Oldtime Strongman, Oldtime Strongman Feat, Performing Strongman, Strongman Feat
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