Today we're diving into the legend of Carl Abs, the 'Father of German Wrestling'. Abs was a powerhouse athlete that broke multiple weightlifting records. He was a strongman and circus performer too. He was the first German to … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2023
Ernest Caldine – The Record-Breaking French Strongman
Ernest Caldine was a bronze-era strongman and an Olympic athlete who won gold for his home country. He represented France in weightlifting at the 1920 Olympics in Antwerp, Belgium and crushed the competition.Early … [Read more...]
Heinrich ‘Milo’ Steinborn – The Man Who Brought the Squat to America
Heinrich "Milo" Steinborn was a strongman, record-breaking weightlifter, a famous wrestler, and a successful physical culture and combat sports promoter.Milo was born in Germany in 1894. He didn't start his fitness journey … [Read more...]
Should I Do Cardio When Bulking?
A common question many trainers get is - Should I do cardio while bulking? The answer to this question is Yes. Some people think cardio is the enemy of muscle gains, but that's not the case. In fact, adding cardio into your … [Read more...]
Angus MacAskill the Giant: History’s Tallest and Strongest Strongman
Angus MacAskill was the world's strongest and tallest strongman. In 1981, the Guinness Book of World Records recognized him as the strongest man in recorded history and the tallest and largest 'natural' giant to ever live. … [Read more...]
Billy Ralph the Bronze Era Beast
Billy Ralph got attention for his participation in the Maxalding system of physical training. Little is known about this man other than the fact he is built like a brick shithouse.This beast from the bronze era gained some … [Read more...]
Arthur Saxon: The Legendary Old-School Bodybuilder and Strongman
"If a man seriously proposes to go in for lifting heavy weights, he should make a point of practicing certain lifts every day. This daily practice is essential to the achievement of any real success." -Arthur SaxonGet ready … [Read more...]
Hermann Goerner: The Strongest Strongman
I love writing about bronze-era strongmen because they are a testament to what the human body is capable of naturally.Their physical development and feats of strength were accomplished through their natural bodily strength, … [Read more...]