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Alan Calvert – Milo Bar Bell Company

“Sandow Inspired Weight Lifting in America… Alan Calvert delivered it!” Publisher of “Strength” Magazine When the great Eugen Sandow rocketed to stardom in the 1890s, he started a revolution in physical training. He made a major impact on those who saw him around the world. It has been said that […]

The Truth About Weight Lifting by Alan Calvert

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 […]

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Super Strength by Alan Calvert by Alan Calvert

Alan Calvert had more original innovative, result producing, ideas on weight lifting than any other man of the early 20th century. Founder and owner of Milo Bar Bell Co. in 1902 and editor and publisher of “Strength” magazine. Considered one of the best books of all time and, in its day, the proverbial “barbell bible”. Read More!

Iron Claws by Michael H. Brown by Michael Brown

A best selling treatise on the author’s fascination with grip exercise, the bench press, and how the old-timers developed 16″ forearms and enormous coin bending grip strength! His gym is his laboratory where he experiments with different theories, embracing the methods that work and discarding the ones that don’t. Read More!

Sandow the Magnificent by David Chapman by David Chapman

A premier biographical treatise on the great Eugen Sandow, legendary strongman-bodybuilding stage performer who started it all. Read about his humble beginnings. Learn about his feats of strength. Marvel at the profound influence he had on physical culture. Read More!

The Development of Physical Power by Arthur Saxon by Arthur Saxon

The first of two books describing Saxon’s simple methods for developing genuine strength & power. While his methods were simple, maybe even crude, by today’s standards, he explains in detail how to use barbells, dumbbells, kettlebells, etc. Read More!

Wrestling Physical Conditioning Encyclopedia by John Jesse by John Jesse

The amateur wrestler is, by far, the best conditioned athlete on the planet! This book is a must, not only for the wrestler, but for anyone who coaches such training routines. The most sought after book on physical conditioning for wrestling ever published! Read More!

The Bigger and Stronger Collection by Ditillo, Salvati, Park

The best collection of 5 classic weight training publications for developing strength and size. Learn about equipment, special training methods, sets, repetitions, exercises, nutrition, recuperation, etc. Build solid, longest lasting, muscularity in the shortest period of time. Read More!

Alan Calvert – Milo Bar Bell Company

The Truth About Weight Lifting by Alan Calvert

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