One of the most popular physical culturists of the entire twentieth-century, there is no denying the impact Charles Atlas had on the muscle making industry.
Tag: American History
The History of the Glute Ham Raise
Owing to the inquisitive nature of a PCS reader, I’ve finally gotten my act together, or at least come close enough to some semblance of
Guest Post: Jack LaLanne’s “My Daily Dozen” (1962, 1968)
Fitness guru Jack Lalanne’s “My Daily Dozen” pamphlet offers a short glimpse into the broad appeal of LaLanne’s early productions. LaLanne’s popular television show is often thought of as being aimed at mid-twentieth
The History of the Burpee
An exercise loved and loathed across classrooms, the Burpee can be found in P.E. classes, conditioning circuits and anywhere where trainees are searching to shed
The Harmful Squats Myth: Dr. Karl Klein and the Back Squat
Image Source. When I began lifting in my teens, the coaches and older men in the gym floor seemed like fountains of indisputable knowledge. Don’t
The History of the Glute Ham Raise
Owing to the inquisitive nature of a PCS reader, I’ve finally gotten my act together, or at least come close enough to some semblance of