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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Friday, August 28, 2009
Doug Hepburn's Squat WorkoutIf 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.
Labels: Doug Hepburn, Ed Yarick's Gym, Leg Work, Squat, Squat Workout, York Deep Dish 45 Pound Plate
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Monday, January 26, 2009
Alyce Yarick's Squatting FeatHere's a strength feat you probably didn't know about: Alyce Yarick, wife of Ed Yarick (of Yarick's Gym fame) once performed 105 consecutive squats with 115 pounds. This feat occured at one of her husband's variety shows.
Labels: Alyce Yarick, Ed Yarick, Ed Yarick's Gym, Killer Legs, Squat, Squat Workout, Squatting Feat
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Friday, December 05, 2008
Squatting with CaseyIf there is a "secret" to super strength it's hard, intense leg work. Here's 1971 Mr. America Casey Viator getting in a quick squat workout at the infamous quonset hut, Deland Florida, circa 1971 or so. I count well over 500 pounds on the bar -- not bad for a "training weight."
Labels: 1971 Mr. America, Barbell, Casey Viator, Leg Development, Squat, Squat Workout
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Tuesday, December 02, 2008
If you ever take a visit to Dr. Ken's place, don't expect to leave without getting in at least one squat workout. Here's a classic shot from Dr. Ken's now-legendary 23 reps x 407 pounds squat session. If I recall Doc weighed in around 165 pounds at the time. You won't find many heavyweights these days who could go that low with 407 pounds once, let alone 23 times!
Dr. Ken Squatting 23 Reps with 407 PoundsLabels: Barbell, Dr. Ken Leistner, Dr. Ken Workout, Squat Workout
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Monday, June 23, 2008
1959 AAU Mr. America winner Harry Johnson demonstrates Moore's Squat Bar, a unique piece of equipment often advertised in the old Iron Man Magazine that eliminates much of the discomfort of squatting.
Look familar?
The rights were eventually purchased by multiple-time Mr. Olympia winner Frank Zane, and re-released as the Frank Zane Leg Blaster (which is still available today.)
Moore's Squat BarLook familar?
The rights were eventually purchased by multiple-time Mr. Olympia winner Frank Zane, and re-released as the Frank Zane Leg Blaster (which is still available today.)
Labels: 1959 Mr. America, AAU, Frank Zane, Iron Man Magazine, Leg Development, man Magazine, Moore's Squat Bar, Mr America, Mr. Olympia, Squat Workout, Training Equipment, Unique Equipment
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Friday, February 01, 2008
| Originally from Hazard, Kentucky, Ron Lacy was the winner of the 1957 AAU Mr. America Contest. He also won the 1955 Mr. Kentucky Contest and finished first in the medium class in the NABBA Mr. Universe contest. Ron was also well known for his leg development and once squatted 300 pounds for 50 consecutive reps. |  Mr. America 1957 Ron Lacy |
Labels: AAU, Bodybuilding, Golden Age Bodybuilder, Mr. America, Mr. Universe, NABBA, Ron Lacy, Squat Workout
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Sunday, November 18, 2007
Squatting With Doug HepburnLike many of the greatest strength athletes of the last hundred years, Doug Hepburn credits heavy squatting as the foundation of his great strength.
That's twelve 45-pound plates on the bar and Doug makes it look easy.
Labels: Barbell, Doug Hepburn, Squat, Squat Workout
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Monday, November 05, 2007
Paul Anderson's WheelsWhat do you do when a normal barbell doesn't hold enough weight for your squat workouts? Paul Anderson's solution was this set of wheels which helped him build a set of 33" thighs.
Labels: Paul Anderson, Squat Workout, Strongman Equipment
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Wednesday, September 26, 2007
| Peary Rader began lifting weights at 12 years old in order to build up his 128 pound frame. Heavy, high-rep squats and plenty of milk helped him gain nearly a hundred pounds of muscle over the next few years and, as a result, he went on to become a local weightlifting champion. Needless to say, strength training became a big part of his life once he saw how effective it could be. He wanted to spread the word... In the mid 1930's Rader found a broken mimeograph machine at the school where he worked as a maintenance man, took it home, repaired it and fashioned his own magazine discussing the wonders of proper weight lifting. He mailed the original print run of just 50 copies to his friends -- who liked what they saw -- which inspired Peary Rader to keep publishing. The issues became more and more streamlined and his magazine became known first as "The Iron Man" and later just "Iron Man" which highlighted bodybuilding, weightlifting, nutrition and overall strength training. Over time, Iron Man Magazine became the "Encyclopedia" for serious trainees all over the country and the world with its simple, yet effective training messages and basic workouts. -- Something decidedly lacking in today's strength world... (Pictured above: Joe Miller, Bert Goodrich, John Grimek, Sam Loprinzi, Roy Hilligenn, Bill Pearl, Reg Park, Timmy Leong, and "Red" Lerille) |  |
Labels: Bert Goodrich, Bill Pearl, Bodybuilding, Iron Man Magazine, Joe Miller, John Grimek, Muscle Magazine, Peary Rader, Red Lerille, Reg Park, Roy Hilligenn, Sam Loprinzi, Squat Workout, Timmy Leong
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Sunday, September 09, 2007
| There were few men more naturally impressive that John Grimek. It was no surprise why he graced the cover of a number of so many strength magazines throughout his life (The January 1940 Issue of Strength & Health pictured right.) Grimek had a physique better than any Greek statue but he was also a very accomplished Olympic Weightlifter, having represented the United States at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. The foundation of his strength and physique development was intense squatting, as taught to him by Mark Berry. |  John Grimek |
Labels: Bodybuilding, John Grimek, Mark Berry, Squat Workout, Strength and Health, Strongman
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