Famed for his remarkable strength and at times, his flair for the theatric, the early twentieth-century physical culturist Thomas Inch has left quite a mark on the current strength training population. Not least for competitors of the World's Strongest Man competition who are often tasked with lifting a replica 'Inch Dumbbell' overhead. This being no… Continue reading Thomas Inch and His Dumbbell (Old Physical Culture Footage!)
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Frederick C. Hatfield, Dr. Deadlift (Powerlifting USA, Vol 10 No 4. Novemeber/1986)
It’s a little known fact that the eruption of Mr. St. Helens, and the continuing subterranean growls in the area, are purely mythic. What really happened up there in the land of perpetual rain and majestic mountains was that Doyle Kenady took a heavier than normal deadlift workout. It’s not a coincidence that those after-rumblings… Continue reading Frederick C. Hatfield, Dr. Deadlift (Powerlifting USA, Vol 10 No 4. Novemeber/1986)
The Truth about Muscle Beach (1957 Strength and Health Article)
Many Controversial Statements have been made about Santa Monica's Unique Payground By the Sea. This article gives you the Last Minute Lowdown on what currently is happening on the Verge of the Pacific. There may be bigger and more beautiful beaches than Muscle Beach, but you can bet your last chip that nowhere else in… Continue reading The Truth about Muscle Beach (1957 Strength and Health Article)