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Hans Reuter was a famous professor of physical education at the University of Wisconsin La Crosse from 1920 through 1956.

In this rare video from 1968, Reuter demonstrated some of his Indian Club prowess....keep reading

When people think of High School Football powers they inevitably think of Ohio High School Football. The Cincinnati area has produced some great teams(Roger Bacon, Elder, St.X , Moeller, Princeton and Colerain to name just a few top schools) and some legendary coaches (Bron Bacevich, Gerry Faust, Steve Rasso and Pat Mancuso) but "over the years" the top High School football probably anywhere has been played in Northeastern Ohio....keep reading

[32 pages] "For over 39 years, Ed Jubinville has been a Weight Lifter, Body Builder and Weight Trainee. Recognize by man Weighty Training Authorities as the world's greatest muscle control artist, Ed has performed in this country and Canada and is to date, still giving muscle control exhibitions. If you have a chance to see him in action, you will be amazed by his various controls ... The above is the reason Ed know very well the Weight Trainees needs for the fastest physical gains in size and strength.

Sll equipment is of the highest quality -- modern, strong and constructed to last a lifetime of heavy use. The first units I made over 20 years ago are still being used in a barbell studio by well over 100 members daily. This is an accomplishment I'm proud of."...keep reading

"...Recently, I gained a re-newed appreciation of America's working men and an eye opening appreciation of the strength of men who work hard on a daily basis. Last Friday, I helped a friend's son move to a new house... All morning we went up and down stairs loading and unloading pick-up trucks and cars with the small stuff... It was a real workout... actually, it was a truly awesome workout and around two o'clock I was beat on my tail big time so we sat around waiting for the professional movers who were coming for the "big stuff."...keep reading

[35 minutes] Brooks Kubik demonstrates several good exercises for Leg and Hip strength building in this entry in the Dinosaur Bodyweight Training series....keep reading

[1 hour, 10 minutes] Arthur Jones' film epic 'Voodoo Swamp'...keep reading

[8 pages] ...The mystique of the man, the phenomenon of his machines, brought them together. Gary Jones dropped out of Stetson after two years, was an Orlando city firefighter for nine years and a professional musician, while helping his father build Nautilus in the early 1970s. After a football career at the University of Wisconsin, Kim Wood spent "time on the bum," traveling around the country when he met the Joneses at the 1970 Mr. America Bodybuilding Contest in Culver City, California. There, Arthur unveiled his radical "Blue Monster" weight-lifting machine. He invited Wood to his base of operations in DeLand, Florida......keep reading

[52 pages] * Footsteps of Yesterday by George F. Jowett

* INTERNATIONAL ORDER OF BODY BUILDERS

* Neck Power With Nerve Force by George F. Jowett

* Train With Your Bodyweight by Harvey Trenchard

* Dangers of Over Exercise by Earle E. Liederman

* Is Exercise Necessary? by George F. Jowett

* The Barbell by William Oliphant

* The Cincinnati Hercules by George F. Jowett...keep reading

[2 pages] Here's a unique item: personal correspondence between Brooks Kubik and Peary Rader, circa 1984. Brooks has graciously allowed us to share this original letter which, unsurprisingly, contains a lot of good advice....keep reading

"The good old straight left, which one believed to be an almost sacred institution, has fallen upon evil days and in certain circles almost into disrepute.

That the last-mentioned fate should have befallen it can be somewhat easily understood, when one remembers that the vast majority of straight lefters in these degenerate days are but the feeblest of pushers, and are consequently doomed to defeat every time they have the misfortune to run up against a real fighter."...keep reading

[36 pages] ...Hackenschmidt was physically different from all others. His gigantic powers did not begin and end with an exhibition of one or two feats of strength, as is often the case with many strong men. He was overwhelmingly powerful at everything he did. I only wish you could have seen Hackenschmidt in all his physical glory as I saw him. You would feel as I do, because it is given to us all to admire strength and crave it for ourselves. We want it because we know it is the greatest possession a man can have. None of us like to be classified as weaklings or outdone in any physical test, for when all is said and done, we are all, at heart, "show-offs." We love to display muscles for what they mean and demonstrate our strength for the evidence they provide......keep reading

[36 pages] In the late 1920's, Earl E. Liederman put out a series of booklets on a variety of training topics. This incredibly interesting entry on bone size and it's relationship to strength offers some incredibly interesting insight especially as it relates to our ongoing discussion on bone training.

This course is as rare as they come and you simply will not find a copy anywhere else....keep reading

[36 pages] "To help you realize how valuable dynamic strength can be, I am placing this manual "Feats of Strength," in your hands. With a little practice, you may be able to do many stunts that prove to you that being a strongman pays off royally. You will become more popular with your friends... you will feel better... eat better... work better... and live better. You will find folks admiring you for your feats of strength.

As you progress, you will acquie more strength, more muscle and more co-ordination. What were once "tricks" of strength will become "feats" of strength" It is with great hope that you will find this manual of great value... in convincing you of the fun and fame that might be yours. It is entirely up to you to accomplish the "Feats of Strength" that are beyond the reach of others. GO TO IT!...keep reading

[16 pages] What red blooded boy or young man does not want to own a strong body with well developed muscles? If you have normal health, it is possible through the strict observing of the lessons in this course to obtain a muscular body the equal of those seen in strong men's magazines, etc. If you are suffering from any illness, it is advisable to get your doctor's permission before starting this course....keep reading

[134 pages] Book I of George F. Jowett's incredible treatise on mind power from 1928....keep reading

"... The benefit to the physical welfare of our youth resulting from advanced medical science have been greatly offset by the passive entertainment so available these days. Automobiles, radios and movies are pleasant substitutes for active competition in physical contact sports in the average American boy's daily routine. There exists a vital need for increased activity requiring effort.

Every Boy likes boxing. It is an expression of his born instincts to fight, to hunt and to play. This sport has not been approved generally because there has been a lack of proper instruction and supervision of it...

The purpose of this little book is to assist and encourage young boxers to learn the technique of boxing; and, more important, to know the value of the fibre toughening effort which the training grind in boxing requires."...keep reading

Martin "Farmer" Burns was a champion catch-as-catch-can wrestler and legendary trainer of the great Frank Gotch. At the conclusion of his competitive career, Burns began his "School of Wrestling" in Omaha, Nebraska. Here's a look at a testimonial booklet for Burns' school and mail order training courses. As you'll see, the list of great champions in wrestling, boxing and other sports who were pupils of the "old farmer" was extensive....keep reading

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Back in the summer of 2001, I was lucky enough to get the opportunity to train with The God of Wrestling,- Karl Gotch.

If you recall, Karl was famously known for his bodyweight-oriented workout style. Being a pro-wrestler, Karl had a heavy travel schedule. It was rarely convenient to find a gym, and having to carry around lot of heavy equipment was simply not practical. But Karl knew that he still needed to train so he developed a variety of workouts and training ideas that could be performed on an empty floor (such as a hotel room), and did not require any other equipment.

During our training session, one of the exercises that Karl had me do was what he called Walking The Clock.

Here's how to do it....keep reading

[58 minutes, 49 Seconds] A rare look behind the scenes at Nautilus circa 1975....keep reading

[6 pages] "THE very essence of the real romance of strength, I think, is the authenticated story of a man becoming positively great in that line from a start of very lowly beginning. About the inspiration of such a story there is no question!"...keep reading