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A History of the Bench Press
« on: July 27, 2024, 02:39:47 AM »
The author David Gentle was a historian of physical culture

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Re: A History of the Bench Press
« Reply #1 on: August 15, 2024, 07:51:53 AM »
Ken waller was strong on the Incline.

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Re: A History of the Bench Press
« Reply #2 on: August 15, 2024, 08:17:50 AM »
Waller was a fine athlete.

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Re: A History of the Bench Press
« Reply #3 on: August 15, 2024, 10:02:48 AM »
Waller was a fine athlete.

Apparently a good Football player,  i´ve no idea about Yankee Football  ;D

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Re: A History of the Bench Press
« Reply #4 on: August 26, 2024, 11:24:53 PM »
Concentrated on upper pecs last night.
Building the upper areas is important as we get older, although even an incine at a lower angle is sufficient to train the whole pecs.