Image Source. When beginning a book on physical training, I feel it is only natural to begin with the most basic concept used in any
From Hero to Zero? The History of the Smith Machine
There is a large machine at one corner of my gym that has been relegated for the use of hanging towels, hoodies and jackets over.
Robert Paris, ‘Defining the Iron Age’, Ironage.us (c. 2003)
For those of us whose bodybuilding heroes are from the IronAge, finding our place in the land of modern bodybuilding has been tough. We feel
Bradley Steiner, ‘Partials, Rack Work And Isometrics’, POWERLIFTING (1972), 16-17
In 90% of the training you do the emphasis should be on picture-perfect form AND heavy weights. Cheating is undesirable, and while it SEEMS that
Guest Post: Why Poor Posture is the Silent Killer
From as far back as the 18th century, upright posture has been associated with a ‘moral’ upper-class society vibe. This has caused the development of
The Long History of the Medicine Ball
Few pieces of equipment have a century’s long history. Aside, perhaps, from the Indian club, most of the machines or devices we exercise with today