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Title: unusual vintage training equipment
Post by: Donny on July 30, 2014, 02:18:11 AM
A York Iron  Horse shoe... you got one funky ? never seen this before...
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Post by: Donny on July 30, 2014, 02:21:18 AM
 :)
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Post by: Donny on July 30, 2014, 02:22:19 AM
 :o
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Post by: Donny on July 30, 2014, 02:23:37 AM
OK...this one we all know...
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Post by: Donny on July 30, 2014, 02:28:40 AM
 the secret to getting rid of belly fat..
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Post by: funk51 on July 30, 2014, 05:09:48 AM
A York Iron  Horse shoe... you got one funky ? never seen this before...

nope but i was tempted to buy one back in the day but didn't like the looks of it, probably as bad as the iron shoes. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: unusual vintage training equipment
Post by: Donny on July 30, 2014, 06:01:01 AM
nope but i was tempted to buy one back in the day but didn't like the looks of it, probably as bad as the iron shoes. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
always wanted the old York squat stands
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Post by: Donny on July 30, 2014, 11:59:15 PM
early Reha machines...
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Post by: Donny on July 31, 2014, 12:00:55 AM
Not sure if was just a clever way to disguise a weapon...
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Post by: funk51 on July 31, 2014, 04:13:46 PM
always wanted the old York squat stands
i got a pair of those from back in the day. i think you can see them in the corner by the old york curl stand. all over 45 years old or so.
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Post by: Powerlift66 on August 01, 2014, 01:37:34 AM
 ::) I got the Iron Horse Shoe, and even the York Crusher  ::)

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Post by: Powerlift66 on August 01, 2014, 01:38:15 AM
::) I got the Iron Horse Shoe, and even the York Crusher  ::)


Title: Re: unusual vintage training equipment
Post by: Donny on August 01, 2014, 01:40:03 AM

Nice ... ;D
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Post by: funk51 on August 01, 2014, 09:04:32 AM
::) I got the Iron Horse Shoe, and even the York Crusher  ::)


there's all kind of cool stuff in the nooks and crannies of your house. :o :o :o :o :o :o :o
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Post by: Powerlift66 on August 03, 2014, 04:46:07 AM
there's all kind of cool stuff in the nooks and crannies of your house. :o :o :o :o :o :o :o

LOL

 ;D :D ;D
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Post by: Donny on August 07, 2014, 03:59:25 AM
Ab Training made easy...
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Post by: Donny on August 07, 2014, 04:01:12 AM
 ;D
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Post by: funk51 on August 07, 2014, 06:41:20 AM
 ;D
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Post by: funk51 on August 07, 2014, 06:42:34 AM
 ::)
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Post by: funk51 on August 07, 2014, 06:43:09 AM
 :o
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Post by: funk51 on August 07, 2014, 06:43:52 AM
 8)
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Post by: Powerlift66 on August 13, 2014, 09:40:49 AM
8)

Whats he running ^^^, Tren, Test, HGH, Halodrol??  :D
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Post by: funk51 on August 19, 2014, 11:48:38 AM
 8) anyone ever used  one of these contraptions or seen one for that matter...
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Post by: Donny on August 20, 2014, 02:40:19 AM
8) anyone ever used  one of these contraptions or seen one for that matter...
wow...good find Funky .. Looks like something out of a Film like Sparticus or Hercules.. ;D
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Post by: Donny on August 21, 2014, 03:41:31 AM
Build your lower arms....
http://www.davidgentle.com/sandow/danks/Rapid/rapid.htm
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Post by: funk51 on August 21, 2014, 12:15:25 PM
the most common equipment were the universal gyms. ferrigno is pic'd by dr joe vitale's universal gym, what's unusual about this?    vutale bought steve reeves 's personal universal machine from his home after steve died. video of this can be found on youtube.com.
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Post by: Donny on August 21, 2014, 01:15:01 PM
Yes i saw a Video about it ...would love to have steve  Reeves gym...
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Post by: Erik C on November 03, 2014, 03:56:19 PM
@funk51: On your reply #22, what publication was the article that mentions the Roman Column in?
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Post by: funk51 on November 04, 2014, 10:54:56 AM
@funk51: On your reply #22, what publication was the article that mentions the Roman Column in?
i think it was in an old 47-51 your physique mag that i scanned.....
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Post by: Erik C on November 07, 2014, 03:33:56 PM
OK, thanks funk51. I'll see if I can find the article.
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Post by: Donny on January 20, 2015, 11:19:45 AM
Got to include the old Bullworker although i had an older model than this one,,, ;D
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Post by: Erik C on January 21, 2015, 11:32:45 AM
Got to include the old Bullworker although i had an older model than this one,,, ;D

I bought an original Tensolator. Paid too much, but Bruce Lee had one, so I just had to have one too. It came with the original instruction booklet, beat up copy, but original. It's amazing how well the originals were made, compared to the newer knock offs. About 50 years old and still works just fine!
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Post by: Powerlift66 on October 14, 2015, 06:57:42 AM
Funk, picked these (4 globes) up this AM, need to find room in the garage gym now...
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Post by: funk51 on October 14, 2015, 07:24:37 AM
Funk, picked these (4 globes) up this AM, need to find room in the garage gym now...
wow where are you finding this stuff, amazing.
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Post by: jpm101 on October 14, 2015, 09:18:10 AM
Those old globes are impressive....and rare. They shot loaded or solid? Any company stamp on them? Those globes have to have a history behind them......no doubt.

Any one want a whole different approach to lifting, try a long bar globe workout.  A true dead weight, no give or flexibility at all. DB's the same. Even the grip feels different. 
Title: Re: unusual vintage training equipment
Post by: Powerlift66 on October 14, 2015, 09:46:37 AM
Funk, a local guy on Craigslist sold me those. He was around 75 years old (just a guess), he got them from his Dad ages ago.

jpm101, no markings on those. I'm told by Muscle Museum historian Mike BonDurant, that bells with the 8" handle are indeed pretty rare.
They are solid as well.
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Post by: jpm101 on October 14, 2015, 11:05:57 AM
Love when people find old workout stuff like that. Like finding a 50's muscle car, covered, on blocks and sort of cherry, in some old farmers back barn. It happens, just have to be lucky. 

Wonder if those globes were made in Europe, no markings and such. Anyway, congrats on your find.


(Just to note; most anyone can clean & press a revolving 135lb basic Olympic bar. Try that on a dead globe weight bar that weighs 135lb, may take a couple of tries.)
Title: Re: unusual vintage training equipment
Post by: funk51 on October 19, 2015, 06:52:37 AM
it's not vintage but it is unusual.
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Post by: Donny on October 19, 2015, 06:57:47 AM
it's not vintage but it is unusual.
Very...
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Post by: Slik on October 21, 2015, 08:28:05 PM
What does that stupid slogan mean?!  If they said we put the rib-it in fit then I could see. That slogan doesn't connect the product to the slogan in any way. Dumb.
Title: Re: unusual vintage training equipment
Post by: Powerlift66 on October 22, 2015, 09:58:11 AM
What does that stupid slogan mean?!  If they said we put the rib-it in fit then I could see. That slogan doesn't connect the product to the slogan in any way. Dumb.

I guess "It's" the only fitness device you'll ever need, couple that with $700.00 a month duck jizz, and watch out for the severe anabolism.  ;D ::) ???
Title: Re: unusual vintage training equipment
Post by: hazbin on October 25, 2015, 05:14:24 AM
Funk, picked these (4 globes) up this AM, need to find room in the garage gym now...

incredible!!  I search the net daily for old equip like that for sale
Title: Re: unusual vintage training equipment
Post by: Las Vegas on October 25, 2015, 04:34:14 PM
it's not vintage but it is unusual.

(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=543986.0;attach=654884;image)

Ouch, that hurts even to look at.  Strain, tear, hernia or whatever.  Probably useless as good exercise, too.
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Post by: Las Vegas on October 26, 2015, 03:55:07 PM
^ I thought it was a failed product from the past, but it hasn't yet been released...

http://thenextbigthinginfitness.com/
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Post by: kimo on October 27, 2015, 11:51:27 AM
the moon bench was in many gym . and vertical leg presses are scarce now.
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Post by: funk51 on October 28, 2015, 12:09:54 PM
the moon bench was in many gym . and vertical leg presses are scarce now.
lurie used to sell these
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Post by: funk51 on October 28, 2015, 12:10:48 PM
the old moore legblasters.
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Post by: funk51 on October 28, 2015, 12:11:49 PM
another moon bench zuvers brand
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Post by: funk51 on October 28, 2015, 12:14:12 PM
 ;D
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Post by: funk51 on October 28, 2015, 12:15:16 PM
lurie arm machine
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Post by: funk51 on October 28, 2015, 12:17:08 PM
the magic circle for legs demoed by peary rader publisher of iron man mag...
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Post by: funk51 on October 28, 2015, 12:19:36 PM
 ;D the multi gym
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Post by: funk51 on October 28, 2015, 12:20:32 PM
pec dec
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Post by: funk51 on October 28, 2015, 12:21:53 PM
 ;D
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Post by: funk51 on October 28, 2015, 12:23:19 PM
 ;D
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Post by: hazbin on October 31, 2015, 07:57:06 PM
dammit this came up on kijiji here in Calgary.  I have about 20000 lbs of weights and need more like another hole in the head, but dammit these are cool.
Title: Re: unusual vintage training equipment
Post by: Donny on November 01, 2015, 03:05:05 AM
dammit this came up on kijiji here in Calgary.  I have about 20000 lbs of weights and need more like another hole in the head, but dammit these are cool.
very nice... i like these old Dumbbells.
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Post by: funk51 on November 01, 2015, 06:50:23 AM
 ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Las Vegas on November 01, 2015, 08:35:55 AM
;D ;D ;D

 ;D I'd love to see ads like this, now.  Your laughable "puny weakness" is attracting "pitiable glances" and you are a worthless excuse for a man.

Then he (Weider) goes on to take credit for all the best physiques.  ::)
Title: Re: unusual vintage training equipment
Post by: jpm101 on November 01, 2015, 09:13:39 AM
Most amazing thing...$31.98. Were things ever that cheap...I guess, Weider said so. Wonder how much shipping was back than...any year given?
Title: Re: unusual vintage training equipment
Post by: hazbin on November 01, 2015, 10:33:57 AM
;D ;D ;D

this ad has a confession in it. 

weider says 'pick the body you want!!!'   the only part left out was 'and photoshop your head on it like I did!!!'
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Post by: funk51 on November 01, 2015, 11:59:20 AM
this ad has a confession in it. 

weider says 'pick the body you want!!!'   the only part left out was 'and photoshop your head on it like I did!!!'
from clancy ross to robby robinson the weider melon was put atop many bodybuilders bodies...
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Post by: hazbin on November 01, 2015, 01:37:45 PM
from clancy ross to robby robinson the weider melon was put atop many bodybuilders bodies...

was Clancy Ross the huge most muscular pose weider stole?  I can find that in an old book
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Post by: funk51 on November 01, 2015, 02:47:15 PM
was Clancy Ross the huge most muscular pose weider stole?  I can find that in an old book
here's a few
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Post by: Las Vegas on November 03, 2015, 09:19:46 AM
Most amazing thing...$31.98. Were things ever that cheap...I guess, Weider said so. Wonder how much shipping was back than...any year given?

Freight Collect, so I'm sure there were many shocked and unhappy people involved.