Yes. This is an entire article about the history and development of the side bend. No I am not running out of content but yes I am procrastinating my book on the history of women's Olympic weightlifting. At the very least, I can say that my procrastination is productive right? And, in my defense, a… Continue reading The Rise and Fall of the Side Bend
The following Chapter comes from Mark Berry's wondeful book from the 1930s Physical Training Simplified. In it, Berry addresses one of the biggest questions from his era, is lifting safe? Enjoy! Bar Bell Exercise is Different Than Competitive or Record Lifting. But Does the Weight Lifter Run Any Risks? In the minds of some persons… Continue reading Is Heavy Exercise Dangerous?
