Basics, Resources, Training

When Was the Squat Rack Invented?

For my sins, I enjoy writing articles. I probably do it more often than I should for my eternal damnation. I'm currently writing an article on the evolution of the back squat, a history I've previously discussed on this website and elsewhere. As part of this research, I've been deep-diving the history of squat stands,… Continue reading When Was the Squat Rack Invented?

Biographies, Resources, Training

Old School Leg Training with Tom Platz

The following video was brought to my attention by the good folks at Reddit Bodybuilding. Featuring a re-invented Tom Platz training the German bodybuilder David Hoffmann, the video is a fantastic example of Platz's old school training methods in action. Similar to Vince Gironda, Platz dislikes the common form of squatting which he believes places… Continue reading Old School Leg Training with Tom Platz