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[30 pages] OF all the 20 pulls recognised by the British Amateur Strand-Pulling Association the Two Arms Back Press Anyhow is the most scientific. There may be some strand-pullers who do not agree with this. Actually, however, There there is no other pull on which such a big poundage can be accomplished through having a thorough knowledge of how to apply one's strength. It is scientific, because to be successful on this Press it has to be studied and well thought out, not merely performed in a haphazard manner. This is essential not only to succeed with a big poundage, but also for the safety of the puller. It is easy to receive a bad sprain. when learning this movement, and great care must be taken to control the strands, which have a tendency to fly over the head or slip down the back....keep reading

[32 pages] 12 Knockout Punches Used By Champions

"BOXING is a good temper and will-power tester. If you get a punch on the jaw that stings, don't get angry and fly at your opponent. Learn to take it and try to give it back in a level headed manner. Not only is this good sportsmanship, but it is the only way you can do yourself justice. Angry, wild swings, will not bother a boxer who learned to keep his head."...keep reading

[32 minutes] Ken Mannie's Weight Room demo from the 2018 Michigan State Spartan Strength Clinic....keep reading

International Olympic Lifter Magazine was put out by Bob Hise Sr. starting in 1974 and for many years was known as the resource for finding out Olympic weightlifting news and training. Issues included meet reports, workout tips and any other information that would be important to anyone with an interest in lifting. Copies of this publication are very rare and we are honored to make this one available to IRON LEAGUE members. This issue also includes a 2-page "flash report" with the 1983 Junior National lifting championship results....keep reading

[20 pages] A deep dive into the history of Isometric training....keep reading

[17 minutes 20 Seconds] Snatch training from deep behind the Iron Curtain....keep reading

[62 pages]

HERE IT IS!

Straight out of the back of a million comic books comes the World Famous DYNAFLEX COURSE by Mike Marvel!

This is The Proven 10-minutes-a-day Method to a Healthier, He-Man Muscle Body. . .

WITHOUT STRENUOUS EXERCISE!
WITHOUT WEIGHTS OR EQUIPMENT!
WITHOUT STRAIN TO VITAL ORGANS!

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[16 minutes] Take a trip deep behind the Iron Curtain and have a look at many fascinating exercises utilized by the Soviet wrestling team. While the video is in Russian, you will still be able to take away a great number of effective techniques including many utilizing kettlebells....keep reading

[8 pages] In Pro Football, being strong is not a guarantee of survival. Neither is being the strongest... but every muscle helps....keep reading

|[68 pages] There is no question that Joe Louis is one of the greatest boxers who ever lived, and you could certainly make a strong case that he was the greatest ever.

Lucky for us, back in 1948, Joe Louis wrote a book on his fighting methods. All components of proper fighting are covered: stance, footwork, jabbing, hooking, upper cuts, defense and mind discipline. Of particular interest should be the material on physical training for boxing....keep reading

Mike Bridges is an 18-time National Champion Powerlitfer, here's a video that he did on the mid-80's on his bench pressing techniques....keep reading

Working the neck can improve posture, which in turn aids in oxygen uptake, it improves blood flow to the brain, which is always a good thing and a strong neck certainly contributes greatly to "the look of strength," (which, let's face it, does have its place as a motivational factor). Making neck work a regular part of your training is simply a very good idea on many levels. ...keep reading

MANHOOD means strength. At least it ought to. Any man between the age of twenty and fifty who lacks at least average strength is almost bound to lack also a certain degree of self-respect, if his instincts are entirely normal. If you are not strong, vigorous, quick, alive in every inch of your being. then what kind of a man do you call yourself?

There is only one way to get strong...keep reading

[1 hour, 22 minutes] MSU Strength Clinic Explosive Speed Development - The large volume of speed training material focuses on two factors: 1. force generated by the lower body musculature and 2. turnover - but there is a third factor -- one that is even more important and make a difference than the other two -- and that is exactly what is covered in this fantastic presentation by Jim Kielbaso...keep reading

[20 pages] I have worked with barbells for the past 10 years and contribute a great share of my accomplishments in football to their use. Barbells have given me that extra strength, endurance, and stamina needed in pro football.

It is my sincere hope you may find this book most useful in your training. From my own experience if you will follow the workouts with sincerity, you will be amazed at the results....keep reading

[25:31] A rare video of Arthur Jones discussing Nautilus and training from 1975....keep reading

[1 hour, 41 minutes] Now this is REALLY going "deep catalog" for the Iron Game. In 1926, the great french strongman Apollon appeared in a silent movie "Mare Nostrum" (Our Sea) as "Triton". This film was thought to be "lost" but one of our sources, rather amazingly, managed to obtain a copy. Many strength historians never thought they would ever see this footage in their lifetime.

While the movie is a bit of a downer, it is the only actually footage of Apollon in action. Apollon was 63 years of age at the time but his great strength and muscle power was certainly still quite evident....keep reading

[42:30] Kim Wood speaking at a Matt Furey Combat Wrestling event in the late 1990's....keep reading

[5:24] Bone Strength Bench Press Workout Video #4...keep reading

Besides the great recommendation of simplicity the Indian club practice possesses the essential property of expanding the chest and exercising every muscle of the body concurrently. The club exercise soon after was introduced into the British army as part of the drill. In due course its popularity spread to this country and its use may now be described as universal. Indeed, the enthusiast was about right who exclaimed, "No home is properly furnished without at least a pair."...keep reading