Magazine above from 1957, I'd say that Dude is pretty STRONG. What do you think he did in training? I am sure he didn't have many options in the 50s. A barbell, maybe a few dumbbells? Calisthenics and running, swimming and overall hard training and healthy, strong eating. I did some research and "Tarzan" Jacobs was a Mr. Universe runner up and was also a pro wrestler in the 60s and 70s. They described Jacobs as "enormously strong". … [Read more...]
HARD Nosed Lifting Lessons from 1991
Lessons from 1991 - Make The Rep or Die! I was a high school sophomore and it was a bit after wrestling season. I was training at the local gym where my parents would drop me off and come back 2-4 hours later. I would train, have a protein shake, do homework and then if my parents weren't there yet, I'd get on the bike and pedal. I recall once waiting for them as they did holiday shopping and I pedaled a marathon on an old exercise bike, AFTER my regular training. I didn't get … [Read more...]
Iron Memories & Lessons Learned From Gyms & Weight Rooms
I've been going back to my favorite books and magazines a lot lately, the stuff I grew up on from the late 80s and early 90s (Arnold's Books) along with the stuff I missed out on (The Strength Magazines of the 70s and prior). Man, that information was and still is awe-inspiring, I am saving it all with hopes that my son takes to it as I did, the memories of staying up way past midnight to read the old books, the stories told, the black & white photos and magazines is something kids today … [Read more...]