Bob Hoffman and the World’s First Protein Bar
As many readers will no doubt be aware, protein bars have become almost ubiquitous in certain parts of the Western world, owing in part to their durability and in part
Arnold Schwarzenegger on ‘The Profession of Bodybuilding’
As bodybuilding gained in popularity, the money to be made from the sport also increased. Whenever a lot of money suddenly be- comes involved, everything starts to change. Professional bodybuilders
How Do You a Single Handed Dead Lift? 1920s Style
The following post is taken directly from Thomas Inch’s 1920s work, On Strength. Inch, as we have previously discussed on Physical Culture Study, was one of the early and influential
Joe Weider’s Power Bracelet
Joe Weider is undoubtedly a divisive figure in the history of bodybuilding. Influential to the nth degree regarding the modern climate of the sport, Weider has been continually criticised for
Guest Post: The History of Physical Training
Physical training, which is also commonly called exercise, personal training, or strength, weight, and performance training has been around for millennia and has a rich history. It is common practice
Gaining Muscle and Losing Fat: The ABCDE Diet Experiment
Gaining muscle and losing fat at the same time is often held up as the Holy Grail of body recomposition. A desirable goal, that advanced or even intermediate trainees are
Sigmund Klein and the invention of Leg Curl?
Lifters today often take machine training for granted. From leg presses to leg extensions, its easy to think that such inventions have existed since the dawn of the gym age.
The Mr. USA Story Or How Steve Michalik Trained – 1972
A bodybuilder known for the intensity of his workouts and dietary protocols, the late Steve Michalik was one of a kind. Capable of overcoming career ending injuries, training with
The History of Peanut Butter
One of the few things to unite meat-eaters, vegetarians and even vegans, peanut butter is perhaps the great leveller of the fitness industry. High in calories, fat and protein, the
Vic Tanny, ‘Clancy Ross’s Training Program,’ Strength & Health Magazine 1949
Clancy Ross was one of America’s most impressive mid-century bodybuilders. Winner of the 1945 AAU Mr. America, Ross appeared on multiple bodybuilding magazines during these years. This article was published