Friday, June 19, 2009
The Russian Olympic SetOne of the interesting things that you would find in the old strength magazines was Olympic sets from some of the different countries - and they did a fine job. pictured here is a famous Russian Olympic set brought in by Leo Stern for use in his gym. Oh yeah, that's also Pat Casey 'unofficially' bench pressing 525 pounds.
Labels: Barbell Exercise, Bench Press, Leo Stern, Olympic Barbell, Pat Casey, Russian Olympic Set, Sterns Gym
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Friday, April 25, 2008
Art WalgeOne of the greatest grip exercises is also one of the simplest: the one arm deadlift performed with an Olympic Barbell.
Here's Big" Art Walge doing just that: deadlifting 400 pounds with one hand. Art stands 6'6", weighs 275 and held the World Record for the bent-arm pullover.
Labels: Art Walge, Bent-Arm Pullover, Grip Exercise, Grip Feat, Oldtime Strongman Feat, Olympic Barbell, One Arm Deadlift
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Tuesday, April 08, 2008
| The Mighty Norseman Karl Norberg could perform many incredible strength feats -- one of which involved a simple Olympic barbell. Norberg could do a front holdout with the bar (which is pretty impressive by itself.) |  Karl Norberg Olympic Bar |
Labels: Barbell, Forearm Strength, Grip Feat, Grip Strength, Hand Strength, Karl Norberg, Leverage Feat, Oldtime Strongman, Oldtime Strongman Feat, Olympic Barbell, Wrist Power, Wrist Strength
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Monday, December 10, 2007
The York Olympic BarbellIf there's one thing that every Strongman needs, it's a quality barbell. Here's a look at a York Olympic Set circa 1939. Kind of amazing that the barbell hasn't changed much since it was invented in the early 1900's -- and equally amazing that a century later it's so difficult to purchase a quality set. (Note the "Deep Dish" plates.)
Labels: Barbell, Olympic Barbell, Training Equipment, York Barbell
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