Wilbur Miller Stalks The Bar

To get the most out of training, there should be a certain attitude of confidence in all you do... Here's Wilbur Miller a few moments before pulling a heavy deadlift. Is there any question at all whether he will make this lift?

Wilbur Miller Stalks The Bar

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Wilbur Miller: Leg Press

Wilbur Miller: Leg Press
Wilbur Miller was a very strong lifter in the 1960's who probably didn't get as much recognition as he deserved.

Here's an impressive feat: This picture was taken on one of the lifting platforms in the Ridge Avenue York Gym. A group of lifters placed this 500 pound barbell onto Wilbur Miller's feet and he commenced to "leg press" it. Yikes!

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Old School Strength: Wilbur Miller

Old School Strength: Wilbur Miller
Wilbur Miller was Kansas wheat farmer who became the best amateur deadlifter in America back in the 1960's.

He trained by himself when the day's farm chores were done.

In 1963, Wilbur Miller pulled an official AAU record 705 lbs. and a year later topped that when he pulled 715 at the very first National Powerlifting Tournament held in York, Pennsylvania.

Wilbur Miller was also widely known as having some of the strongest hands around -- notice the palms forward grip in the deadlift pictured above.

He could also close the "Extra-Heavy" Iron Man Hand Gripper with ease.

You've got to admit -- it looks pretty darn cool when the bar is loaded all the way to the end like that.

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