goergen1
08-27-2007, 10:44 AM
Roots
by Steve Jeck
I recently attended the annual dinner of the Association of Oldetime Barbell and Strongmen in Manhattan. As I fellowshipped with former Coney Island Strongmen, York Barbell Club members, Olympians, and numerous other Iron Game greats, I felt inextricably anchored to our noble past.
How solid a foundation our strength fraternity had in the early pioneers of Physical Culture. I believe every weightlifter would benefit greatly from a refresher course in our history. You may never need to know how many pinch grip chin-ups Al Berger could do or how many nails the Great Joe Rollino bent in his mouth, but by studying the solid root structure of our "family tree" you'll steer clear of all the nuts out there!
by Steve Jeck
I recently attended the annual dinner of the Association of Oldetime Barbell and Strongmen in Manhattan. As I fellowshipped with former Coney Island Strongmen, York Barbell Club members, Olympians, and numerous other Iron Game greats, I felt inextricably anchored to our noble past.
How solid a foundation our strength fraternity had in the early pioneers of Physical Culture. I believe every weightlifter would benefit greatly from a refresher course in our history. You may never need to know how many pinch grip chin-ups Al Berger could do or how many nails the Great Joe Rollino bent in his mouth, but by studying the solid root structure of our "family tree" you'll steer clear of all the nuts out there!