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Louis Cyr: 18 Pounds At Birth?

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Photo courtesy of Posted Stitches Louis Cyr apparently weighed nearly 18 pounds at birth (!) and came out already shaking a bunch of kettlebells like baby rattles. If you can’t make out the letters in the poster, Louis Cyr earned the “Princely Salary” of $2000 per week. Not bad!

May 5, 2009 READ MORE →

Kettlebells = Pain = Good

Five minutes of kettlebells snatches is an incredible test of willpower, strength, pain tolerance, and gag reflex.  The Tactical Strength Challenge gives you a chance to test them all in one hideous burst.  This dapper animal in the red shorts is my monstrous brother-in-law, Ben.  Notice my incredible referee skills.  I’m not sure where I [...]

April 28, 2009 READ MORE →

Eugen Sandow: Kettlebell Man, Bodybuilding and Strength Pioneer

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April 27, 2009 READ MORE →

Keeping Fit With Executive Dumbbells (Ah, the 70s!)

Home I found this little pamphlet not too long ago. It is full of routines for guys in suits. It is also indescribably awesome. The look on his face says “You know, when I became an Executive, I thought I’d have to give up an active lifestyle. Well…look at me now!” And check out that [...]

April 22, 2009 READ MORE →