Muscle Control by Anton Matysek “America’s Strongest Man 1922” In 1922 the author, ANTONE MATYSEK, right, won the title “America’s Strongest Man” in a contest held by famed physical culturist, Bernarr MacFadden. From then on, he became a pioneer of physical culture in America, a world renowned strongman, and possessor of the […]

The Glory of a Man is His Strength… Perform Feats of Strength that Will Turn Their Heads! As the saying goes, “The whole world loves a strong man!” And Charles MacMahon was no exception. Early on in his life he decided that he would get involved in athletics. He became […]

Muscle Control by Anton Matysek “America’s Strongest Man 1922” In 1922 the author, ANTONE MATYSEK, right, won the title “America’s Strongest Man” in a contest held by famed physical culturist, Bernarr MacFadden. From then on, he became a pioneer of physical culture in America, a world renowned strongman, and possessor of the […]

The Glory of a Man is His Strength… Perform Feats of Strength that Will Turn Their Heads! As the saying goes, “The whole world loves a strong man!” And Charles MacMahon was no exception. Early on in his life he decided that he would get involved in athletics. He became […]

The Truth About Weight Lifting by Alan Calvert Founder of Milo Bar Bell Company   In 1911 Alan Calvert, the outspoken and opinionated proprietor of Milo Bar Bell Company, wrote and published the VERY FIRST hardcover book exclusively on the subject of weight lifting in America. After reading this book you will understand […]

Milo Bar Bell Courses by Alan Calvert Founder of Milo Bar Bell Company   Over the years, countless people have asked how the old-time strongmen trained. Well, here you have it! Available again for the first time in 60 years… The same courses that were shipped with Alan Calvert’s famous […]

The Mark Berry Bar Bell Courses by Mark H. Berry Fully Illustrated with 3 Full Size, Fold Out, Wall Chart, Posters of John Grimek Demonstrating the Exercises!   In the 1930’s weight lifters like John Grimek, Joseph Curtis Hise, Roger Eells, Louis Abele, Wm Boone, Peary Rader, Bob Peoples, Henry “Milo” Steinborn, and Mark […]