Thomas Inch On Strength
by Thomas Inch
The First Official “Britain’s Strongest Man!”
During the early 20th century Thomas Inch became a household name throughout England. He performed to sell-out crowds on a routine basis. He took on any and all challengers from anywhere throughout Europe.
Novice would be strong men traveled from afar to seek his advice.
His mail order business was the largest of it’s kind in the history of the game.
So again, in 1932, he decided upon writing and publishing yet another book on his experiences and those that made their living with the iron.
He titled it, “Thomas Inch On Strength”, and, once again, he covers a wide variety of interesting topics.
He starts by explaining the role of the ancient strong man versus the modern strong man.
He divulges some of the secret methods used by music hall strong men including those used in card tearing, expander pulling, supporting weight, lifting human weight, juggling weights, chain breaking, bending and snapping iron bars, resisting the pull of 12 men, etc.
Later, he talks about physical culture pitfalls, mental efficiency, general hygiene, breathing techniques, diet, speed work and chest development, forearm and grip development, the art of full contraction, etc.
Then he goes on to give examples of training routines such as, the boxer’s training system, self-resistance exercises, miniature weight-lifting, etc.
In conclusion, he discusses how strength is developed and training for weightlifting.
Table of Contents
“Thomas Inch On Strength”
by Thomas Inch
Introduction
Chapter I – Strong Men – Ancient and Modern
Chapter II – Methods of Music Hall Strong Men
Chapter III – Physical Culture Pitfalls
Chapter IV – Mental Efficiency
Chapter V – General Hygiene, Including Breathing
Chapter VI – Diet
Chapter VII – Speedwork and Chest Development
Chapter VIII – Forearm Development – The Grip
Chapter IX – Art of Full Contraction
Chapter X – The Boxer’s Training System
Chapter XI – Self-Resistance Exercises
Chapter XII – Strength – How Developed
Chapter XIII – Miniature Weight-Lifting
Chapter XIV – Training for Weight-Lifting
Chapter XV – How to Perform the Recognised B.A.W.L.A. Lifts and Other Strong Men’s Feats
1. Two Hands Clean and Jerk
2. Two Hands Snatch
3. Single-Handed Clean Lift to Shoulder
4. Single-Handed Jerk
5. Military Press
6. Single-Handed Dead Lift
7. Single-Handed Arm Push
8. Rectangular Fix
9. Changing a Bar-Bell Overhead
10. Bar-Bell and Kettle-Bell
11. The Double Dumb-Bell Swing
12. Bent Press
13. Two Dumb-Bells Anyhow
Thomas Inch — Achievements
Here’s What People Are Saying About
“Thomas Inch on Strength”
by Thomas Inch
“I’m glad you suggested books by Thomas Inch when I asked about the training methods of the oldtimers. His methods are excellent and he explains them in great detail. Thank you!”
Berton King
Marshalltown, Iowa
“I just received my recent order from you and I must say, the book by Thomas Inch really blew me away! He was very much ahead of his time and is a good example of the methods used by the old time strong men.”
Jason Tanner
Herrin, Illinois
“Thank you for shipping my order so fast! As you may know, my interest lies in how the oldtime strongmen trained. Thomas Inch On Strength gives history, biographical information, as well as weightlifting exercises. Great book!”
Maurice F.
Shakopee, Minnesota
“Hi Bill, It was great speaking with you! You have a wide selection of rare strongman books. As I said to you, I didn’t know where to begin. Thanks for the help! I love the book, Thomas Inch On Strength. He was quite a showman and teacher of physical culture.”
Wayne P.
Westfield, Indiana
“Mr. Hinbern, Thank you for shipping my package in a timely manner. I enjoyed opening the box and spending the day reading the beginning of each book. I will go back and read each one thoroughly when time prevails. The ones by Thomas Inch caught my eye as I understand he was from nearby. Thank you, again!”
Sean F.
London, England
“When I originally found your amazing website I was inspired by the variety. I was not familiar with many of the names. I will say, though, the strongman, Thomas Inch, caught my eye. I ordered, Thomas Inch On Strength and love the book. I know I will order the rest of his books soon. Thank you for making them available, Bill!”
Lionel C.
Potomac, Maryland
Furthermore, he details the different lifting styles used by contemporary strongmen that you may consider using in your own training.
Yours for greater strength,
Bill Hinbern
Super Strength Training
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