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[24 pages] On April 4th, 1992, Gabe Dominelli broke the existing lifetime drug free bench press record held by David Ricks (402 pounds) by an impressive 22.25 pounds. Amazingly, he broke the record not once, but three times with successful lifts of 407, 418.75, and 424.25 pounds!...After experimenting with numerous programs, competing in over fifty (50) meets and consulting with experts in the sports medicine field, Gabe feels he has discovered the safest and most effective possible methods of achieving strength gains naturally... In the following pages you will learn Gabe's twelve (12) principles of successful bench training, the exact twelve (12) week routine that he used to break the record, nutrition and supplementation advice, and much more....keep reading

[47 pages]

* Hail to the Dinosaurs!
* Mesozoic Mail
* Jurassic Jottings
* An Effective Training Program for a 47-Year Old Dino by Dane Thomas
* What a Difference a Day Makes! by Allan Roth
* Things We Wish We Had Known When We Were Younger by the Dinos
* Seven Ways to Smash Through a Sticking Point! by Brooks Kubik
* Getting Started The Right way by Peter Jensen
* Answers to Your Training Questions by Brooks Kubik
* How to Bulletproof Your Shoulders by the Dinos
* Training Progression Simplified (Part 1) by Brooks Kubik
* My Experience with 20-Rep Breathing Squats by Robert Degen
* Dumbbells and Deadlifts for Great Gains by John Grahill
* A Forgotten Strongman by Brooks Kubik
* The Wrap-Up
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[44 pages] Let’s take it from the top, starting with common training mistakes and common dietary mistakes. Once you understand what won’t work, then I’ll explain what will work. How do I know all this? Thirty years of training bodybuilders is how. My star pupil years ago went from 180 lbs. to 225 lbs. in nine (9) months. I’ve trained half a dozen men at once, stuck on a 220-230 lb. bench press and — in 9 months — had them up to 350 lbs. And back when I was doing a lot of things wrong. My latest trainee — in thirty days — gained eleven (11) pounds of muscular bodyweight. You can literally see him grow before your eyes... and no steroids. You can do the same thing — I don’t care if you’re 24, 42, or 60. Let’s list and explain the common mistakes first, eliminate them, and then I’ll explain how to pack on the pounds....keep reading

[8:43] Bone Strength Bench Press Workout Video #3...keep reading

[2 pages] I was 12 years old when The World's Strongest Man Contest- debuted on TV and it had a huge impact on me. When I first saw the competitors, John Cole, Lou Ferrigno, Bob Young, Ken Patera, Bruce Wilhelm and all the others I told myself, I have seen my future, what could be a cooler title to have than Worlds Strongest Man?

Right from the very first event there was one competitor who stood out from the others, not only by his performance but also by his big mouth and swagger, American olympic weightlifter Bruce Wilhelm. Bruce was our top heavyweight lifter in the mid to late 1970's and was an obvious choice to be invited to this contest. Not only was Bruce the total package of hugeness, strength and athleticism but he had the gift of gab in spades. He was like the white Muhammad Ali of the strength world. No matter what the event was you could hear him talking smack, he never shut up, he was not humble at all, he said he was going to beat everyone -- and he did....keep reading

[16 pages]What follows is a here-to-fore unpublished article written by Arthur Jones which was initially intended for Dan Lurie's Muscle Training Illustrated magazine some time in 1971. No idea why it never made it into print, but it certainly covers a lot of important points that are just as relevant today....keep reading

[8 pages] The SINKRAM Super Speed System Self Resistance Chest Building Course contains eight unusual exercises for developing upper body strength. The majority of these exercises require no equipment whatsoever....keep reading

Rather remarkably, Arthur Jones and the Nautilus phenomenon was profiled in Sports Illustrated in the April, 21, 1975 issue. Here's a link to check it out....keep reading

[5 pages] This rare article by Professor Attila was originally published in "Metropolitan Magazine" in 1897.

"THE present popularity of physical culture is due in very large measure to the exploitation of various strong men, both in this country and abroad, during the past few years. It was but comparatively recent that a strong man known as Sampson was exhibiting himself in feats of strength at the London Aquarium, and had a standing challenge of five hundred dollars open to the world for the man who could duplicate his feats. Noticing his advertisement, I saw his act, and convinced that a pupil of mine, touring in Italy, could not only equal, but excel him, sent for him, and announced my intention of taking up the challenge in the name of my protege."...keep reading

[8 pages] Here's a booklet from the Milo Bar Bell Company that you could send away for way back in the day. Notices appeared in the pages of STRENGTH Magazine for many years.

You would think that many of them would have made it into the mail -- and perhaps they did -- but this booklet is exceedingly rare, the copy that this scan came from is the only one we have ever seen....keep reading

"...The outstanding advantage of Jiu-Jitsu is that it enables an unarmed man to defend himself against someone who is physically stronger, and in many ways, against someone who carries weapons. The author describes, step-by-step, the fundamentals of the "gentle art." Emphasis is laid upon quick thinking, self assurance and flexibility and basic principles of successful jiu-jitsu. The book begins with body exercises which are helpful in achieving skill in jiu-jitsu tactics. The text is then divided into 61 lessons progressing from defensive tactics to offensive tactics. By use of 150 photographs, the reader is able to follow the instructions clearly and accurately. This book admirably suited for use by civilian forces, state guards, and members of our armed forces..."

[4 pages] Don't be misled ... and you might be, on the subject of specificity. There are no degrees of specificity ... either you have it, or you don't. A movement is either utterly specific , or it isn't specific at all. This being true, as it is, it obviously follows that the only possible way to produce specificity in anything is by performing the act itself. In effect, the only possible specific training for basketball is the act of playing basketball ... the only possible specific training for swimming is swimming itself, and so on. Strength is general, and contributes to any activity ... but the applied demonstration of strength is specific; and learning to apply your strength properly in any activity requires skill training... not strength training, but skill training. Which skill training can come only from one possible source, the practice of the sport itself....keep reading

[70 pages]The purpose of this book is to bring to you a method of exercising that you may accept without fear of injury to any part of the body. This compilation of these exercises is the result of thirty-five years of actual experience. Every individual, no matter what his physical condition, may execute these exercises with a full understanding of the specific benefits to be derived from each one. They not only prevent the stiffening of joints, congestion of muscles, nerves and organs, but will re-educate and rejuvenate those that have been allowed to become dormant. I am confident that these exercises, in conjunction with proper food, well masticated, and the elimination of ice water from the diet, will make the body immune from disease--for disease cannot exist in a clean body....keep reading

[6 pages] THERE might have been nothing in my life worthy the telling had I not received the prize from PHYSICAL CULTURE; but that fact gives an interest to the story of my physical development, which is my best excuse for telling it. And if the telling of my story will induce others to make the best of themselves I can at least feel that I have been of some use in the world.

Out of the thousands of weaklings in the world there is probably a very small percentage that cannot, with no great effort, build themselves up into splendid manhood, yes and womanhood too. And if I can be of service to any of these by telling how I developed myself, I shall be very glad indeed......keep reading

"One particular aspect of muscle physiology seems to be a recurring topic of discussion in almost every journal I read or every seminar I attend. Although this topic is very complex, it is usually referred to as the concept of fast-twitch, slow-twitch muscle fibers. And, as usual, attempts to simplify complicated subject matter frequently lead to misunderstanding. This has certainly been the case in the fast-twitch, slow-twitch area.

In order to provide you with a better understanding of the general area of muscular contraction (as well as the specific concept of fast-twitch, slow-twi tch), I will do my best to answer some misunderstood questions. But let me caution you, there are no simple easy-to-understand answers to most of the questions. So please bear with me as I try to unravel the basic factors."...keep reading

[50 pages] Slim The Hammer Man's Scrap Book 001...keep reading

[78 pages] Clarence Eklund, from Buffalo Wyoming, was one of the great early wrestlers and held the World Light Heavyweight Championship belt on several occasions in the early 1900's. This rare manual written in 1947 provides the history and background on Eklund's career but also valuable training advice that he learned from his years in the mat game.

Of particular interest are Eklund's views on diet and nutrition which comprise the latter half of this book....keep reading

"...The purpose of this book is not to make ridiculous claims, but to help you analyze and progress on America's favorite feat of strength: the Bench Press. All of us are different. We differ genetically, in body structure, and psychologically as well as having altogether different lifestyles. The point I am trying to make is that all of these variables must mean we can not have the same grip on the bench, train the same, or accelerate at the same rate. We all must listen to our own bodies and experiment with different grips along with different exercises, at different times, until the right combination is found. A tailored routine, along with the right attitude and consistency are the key ingredients to progressing on your Bench Press and the other lifts as well..."

A basic exercise sequence for developing physical fitness through a CIRCUIT TRAINING program....keep reading

[28 pages] FOR the last century, exercise has been an art . .. it has now become a science. Meaningful exercise was first introduced in this country about a hundred years ago, having started a few years earlier in Europe. But the potential benefits of exercise were overlooked by most people, and totally ignored by the scientific and medical communities, for nearly sixty years. Some interest in exercise was aroused during the Second World War, when the poor physical condition of most military recruits created problems that simply could not be ignored ... but even in the face of an obvious problem, little or nothing of any actual value was suggested or tried in the way of a meaningful program of exercise. I know, because I was there......keep reading