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Strength and Health Magazine Archives

WebPosted on Saturday, February 20th, 2016 by John Wood. Enrico Tomas, from New York City, is shown here on the January, 1955 issue of Strength and Health

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Head-Standing For Perfect Health By Professor Anthony Barker

WebHere’s an unusual one from Professor Anthony Barker: “Head-Standing For Perfect Health.”. Written in 1922, it may seem a little counter-intuitive, but standing on …

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Strength and Health Archives

WebPosted on Thursday, October 25th, 2012 by John Wood. Tommy Kono graces the cover of the August, 1955 issue of Strength and Health magazine. Just a few …

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Strength and Health Magazine: Volume 1, Issue 1

WebJust in case you ever need to know who was on the cover of the very first issue of Strength and Health magazine, the answer is Walter “Wally” Zagurski. This …

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Strength and Health Magazine, March 1948: Abbye Stockton Cover

WebA look at the cover of the March, 1948 issue of Strength and Health magazine featuring the lovely Abbye “Pudgy” Stockton lifting an awesome old Milo …

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Dowd's Health Exerciser Archives

WebPosted on Friday, September 27th, 2013 by John Wood. The “before and after” shot has been a staple in strength training advertising for a long, long time.

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Classic Gym Archives

Web“The Tipton Slasher” Benny Yanger gets in a workout with the wall pulley at an oldtime Chicago gym circa 1906. Note the small dumbbell which has been added to the weight …

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Bob Hoffman's Hi-Proteen Bread Mix

WebNow here’s something you don’t see every day: a “mint” unopened can of Bob Hoffman’s “Hi-Proteen” Bread Mix, circa 1965. If only we could replicate that magic …

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Dr. Vladislav Von Krajewski

WebDr. Vladislav Von Krajewski was one of the leading physical training of the day, the founder of the St. Petersburg Athletic and Cycling Club and personal physician …

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The George F. Jowett Collection

WebThere’s no better person to teach you about grip and forearm strength from than George F. Jowett. He was a king in the grip department and well-known for his 8.25-inch wrists, …

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Kimon Voyages: Strength and Health Magazine June, 1945

WebPosted on Wednesday, July 27th, 2016 by John Wood. Kimon Voyages on the cover if the June, 1945 issue of Strength and Health Magazine. Kimon once squatted 200 pounds …

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Mike Dayton Holds Back a Hot Rod

WebStrongman/Bodybuilder Mike Dayton holds back a Hot Rod for the “That’s Incredible!”. TV show. He could also break a regulation pair of handcuffs, broke baseball …

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Hard Work On Basic Exercises by Bradley J. Steiner

WebStiff-leg dead lift – 5 x 5. Bent-over rowing – 5 x 5. Press behind neck – 5 x 5. Leg raises 1 x 25. Do that routine – or a similar one – as described in this article, and your muscles will …

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Health and Strength Magazine Archives

WebPosted on Wednesday, August 31st, 2011 by John Wood. The great British strongman Thomas Inch graces the cover of the October 26th, 1907 issue of Health and …

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Chest Expander Training Archives

WebPosted on Sunday, January 18th, 2015 by John Wood. Many old timers built powerful bodies with Chest Expanders, and of them, Fred Rollon was the greatest. While …

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The Sandow Health and Strength Cocoa Token

WebEugen Sandow was bodybuilding’s first superstar and lent his likeness to a number of different products, including cigars, pins and a chocolate cocoa drink. …

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York Barbell Company Archives

WebPosted on Monday, September 25th, 2017 by John Wood. The year was 1930, and a young fellow named Bob Hoffman, began his oil burner business at 51 North …

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Vera Christensen Archives

WebHere’s Al Christensen, of the Bosco weightlifting club performing a pretty amazing feat: he could clean and jerk 230 pounds while on his knees. You won’t be …

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Whitely Giant Power Grip Archives

WebMy friend Sarah found this cool old-time hand gripper in an antique shop somewhere in Michigan and snapped it up for a few bucks. – What a steal!

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Strength and Health Magazine, March, 1934

WebThe great weightlifter Art Levan on the cover of the March, 1934 issue of Strength and Health Magazine. This is one heck of an issue: Check out the lineup of …

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The York Bar Bell Co. – 51 North Broad Street, York, PA

WebThe year was 1930, and a young fellow named Bob Hoffman, began his oil burner business at 51 North Broad Street, in York, Pennsylvania. In the early days, the …

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