Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Power Rack TrainingRegardless of what you might be training for, one piece of equipment which your weight room needs is a sturdy power rack. You'll need one to do the 20-rep squat program, or to do heavy lockouts and supports like Steve Justa. You can build your deadlift like Bob Peoples or you can work on your overhead pressing, like Bosco here.
These are only a few of the many reasons to have one... In case you are interested in learning more information on some of the best ways to utilize the power rack, there are several chapters which cover this topic in detail in Dinosaur Training.
Labels: 20-Rep Squat Program, Bob Peoples, Bosco, Dinosaur Training, Power Rack, Squat Workout, Steve Justa
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Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Dr. Ken Squatting at Zuver's GymDr. Ken, getting in a (what else?) squat workout at Zuver's Hall of Fame Gym. Needless to say, intense leg work has been a mainstay of the good Doctor's workout for a long time. This also happens to be "The World's Biggest Squat Rack" or at least it was at the time.
Labels: Dr. Ken Leistner, Power Rack, Squat Workout, Zuver's Hall of Fame Gym
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Wednesday, March 25, 2009
IsometricsIsometrics were all the rage back in the 50's and 60's. Here weightlifting and bodybuilding champion Steve Stanko gets in a quick bicep workout using the Isometric Power Rack -- looks like it's working pretty well.
Isometrics are not one of my favorite training techniques but plenty of modern day strongmen (such as Steve Justa and Dennis Rogers) use them with great success.
(Note: We do NOT have Isometric Power Racks for sale or know where you can find one.)
Labels: Arm Exercise, Dennis Rogers, Isometric Power Rack, Isometric Training, Isometrics, Power Rack, Steve Justa, Steve Stanko, York Barbell Club t-shirt, York Barbell Company, York Power Rack
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Wednesday, February 18, 2009
York Isometric Power RackIsometrics were all the rage in the 60s although you don't hear much about them these days. Here's a special rack made by The York Barbell Company created just for performing Isometrics (model W.W.) This is the very same type of rack that Bruce Lee trained on. I've actually got one out in my gym which I still train on -- still as good as ever.
(Note: We do NOT have Isometric Power Racks for sale or know where you can find one.)
Labels: Bruce Lee, Gym Equipment, Isometric Power Rack, Isometrics, Power Rack, York Barbell Company, York Power Rack
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Saturday, November 10, 2007
Mr. Deadlift: Bob PeoplesOn March 5th, 1949 in Johnson City Tennesse, Bob Peoples Deadlifted 725-1/2 pounds at a bodyweight of only 185. Peoples trained by himself in his basement gym which he literally carved out of rock.
He referred to his gym as "The Dungeon" and invented many of the types of equipment and training styles that are commonplace in many modern workouts such as negatives and power rack work.
In the above picture, note the overhand grip (instead of the usual mixed-grip) and the small plates tied to the bar. You can read more about Bob Peoples and his workouts in his excellent book Developing Physical Strength.
Labels: Bob Peoples, Deadlift, Negative Training, Power Rack
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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 |
Labels: Eugen Sandow, John Grimek, Odd Object Lifting, Overhead Support, Power Rack, Strongman Feat, Supporting Feat
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Monday, September 10, 2007
Bob Peoples'"Dungeon" GymBob Peoples was the first man to officially deadlift over 700 pounds and did so back in the 1940's without any suits, wraps or other assorted foolishness.
| When the weather was warm he trained outside but when Winter came, he moved inside into the training area he literally carved out of stone in his basement which he called "The Dungeon." It was here that Bob Peoples pioneered many of the pieces of equipment and training techniques that are commonplace these days including the power rack, negative training, and heavy supports and partials. |  Bob Peoples |
Notice the Milo Kettlebells and the makeshift circular "Trap Bar" leaning against the far wall. This allowed Bob to stand on a platform and increase his range of motion.
You can read more about Bob Peoples and his training techniques in Developing Physical Strength
Labels: Bob Peoples, Classic Strongman Gyms, Deadlift, Kettlebell, Milo Kettlebell, Power Rack, Strongman Equipment, Trap Bar
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Friday, September 07, 2007
| If you are serious about getting stronger, you need a power rack. - Squatting, Supports and Heavy Partials are all major "Power" Builders and a rack allows you to do them quickly and safely. If you've had a chance to see the pictures of my Garage Gym you may have noticed the power rack in the top picture. Here's what it looks like when fully assembled -- from the March 1966 issue of Strength and Health Magazine. |  |
This was listed as the "Model W.W." Power Rack. The crossbeam is lost and the base has rotted away so it will be a project getting this rack back in working order. I sense a lot of good workouts once it finally is put together though.
There's some good mojo when training with the classics.
Labels: Power Rack, Strength and Health, York Power Rack
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