In 1894 Eugen Sandow, alongside G. Mercer Adam published Sandow on Physical Training. This was the first training manual/biography which Sandow published but it was
Tag: History
Eugen Sandow’s Physical Training Leg Machine (1894)
In 1894 Eugen Sandow traveled to the United States. While this was not the birth of Sandow’s celebrity, it marked an intensification of interest in
Guest Post: A brief history of resistance bands
Resistance bands are a wonderfully effective addition to any workout routine, especially when it comes to rehabilitation or strength training. Available in a variety of
Stone Lifting in Ancient Greece: Bybon’s Stone
Stone lifting has, thankfully, come back into vogue both in strength competitions but also among the general lifting public. While previously on the site we
Dinnie Stones at the 1982 Britain’s Strongest Man Contest
Named after Scottish strongman and athlete extraordinaire, Donald Dinnie, the Dinnie Stones are seen by many in the strength world as one of the toughest
When did Strongmen Begin Using Atlas Stones?
The past few years in particular, have been a wonderful time for strongman and strongwoman fans. For me, one of the most exciting developments has