A cool site for old strongman stuff. I know kettlebells are back in vogue. John Grimek was a incredible dude.http://www.oldtimestrongman.com/index.html
in Grimek's pics he's always pulling in his stomach. What did his midsection actually look like, did he have Boyer Coe abs?
Good point, Boyer didnt have any maybe Grimek had the same genetic flaw. Back then you didnt need abs though just all raw strength and mass.
As far as Reg's "secret" programs, the fact of the matter is this: Reg built his strength with nothing more than a handful of basic exercises done well. He focused on getting stronger and eating well - that's really all there is to it.
2 honest dudes that never did roids
are you saying arnold was gay for reg?
Agreed, great site.
Reg worked his way to barbell rows up to 500 lbs. Said it was the number one upper body exercise and I agree.
Had the privilege of meeting him 1 year before his passing, looked frail, but he was unfortunately fighting an illness, and almost 80.He was guest of honor at a bbing comp in cape town.
Grimek had abs that weren't Coe like, but they weren't pretty. It's rare to find the older 1920-40's heavy weight lifters showing good abs/overall leaness, both because of pharmaceutical and aesthetic reasons. Muscular bulk trumped leaness. Here's a lean shot of Grimek- .From Musclememory.com.
;)Bill could tear phone books in half I understand.
I was always impressed with people who could do that until Gus Rethwisch showed me the technique. It is very easy. I was a spokesperson for the American Lung Association. They would send places for exhibition and stuff. I used to do this all the time for things. And I used the extra thick one
