Old school is where its at. When you consider what these guys were doing, drug free, its hard not to be totally inspired.

I have mad respect for the OLDER men who were still respected as strong men. It isn't so difficult to achieve gains, strength, and physique when you are in your 20's but to sustain it into your 40's and 50's is something to truly be admired!!

4:08 - 4:18 that's how you get all the ladies.

No cliche there bro.. Your uploaded video is full of researched and practised techniques. There is logic about practices of strengthening human body. Moreover, your narration style is also very friendly. Watching such videos is a treat... Thanks a lot... Wish you good health and good luck

Lmao imagine being born just to be lifted by strongman

"Nights by playing COD in stuffy rooms" makes brain properly register what he said, "cards"

There is much to be learned from the old-timers. I was fortunate to have met and learned from some of them before embarking down the road of the performing strongman. I had the rare opportunity to have been asked to bend a steel bar on the bridge of the nose of Mike Greenstein, (the son of the Mighty Atom, who was the strongman at the beginning of this video). I'll actually be doing a Tedx talk about this pretty soon.

Two of the greatest strong men practiced ISO. One was Alexander Zass and the other was The Great Gama, check them out, if your interested in ISO.

I train my ears. I started with a 5×5 before moving on to the Texas Method. Now I carry a calf with my ears.

In martial arts. they would push their hands into pots of sand, finger tips first, and then clench their fist. To strengthen the grip.

I've actually done a bit of research myself on strong men, and watched a few different conpetitions on tv about them. It is where i first learned about cholesterol being a necessary element of testosterone. I also seen they too had wider hips, not so much worried about having that thin V shaped stomach but generally having a wider base from which to lift from, like them stocky Italians we see in movies. I realized too they have bigger hands, which i thouh was impossible to develop until i loked further into shaolin martial arts. I was before using my palms to strike things (my chief thing to slap was a brick wall here by my apartment), but for now have started using a tree for that purpose. I was also trying to push it as well, which idk why by Ut my body understood the mechanics behind it (i don't question it anymore...). I usually follow what it feels like doing and it always turns out to be a great workout for it. I knkw various different things TO DO, but my body is the best teacher and so i go with what it feels is next.

My most recent deadlift was the bar and 25#'s (relatively light weight) and walked around the gym (only me there). I would lift and carry it to a spot, set it down, and repeat. I feel its more "real" to do that. I also use 2 50's dumbbells and walk and carry and set down, pick up, and continue so on. It's what you would do in a work setting like on a farm or construction site.

Ive started training isometrics for days and it felt different... my muscles have gone harder than beforem

I was lifting weights and i noticed that my triceps were growing as well as my biceps but they both grew too slow then i had noticed that i could focus on which specific muscles to use but i never knew it was a thing

Is that where calf raises came from

No protein shakes those days either!

Wait...He lost fingers the first time he tried it? Then what? After that, did he think... "Hmmm... I haven't quite mastered catching cannon balls yet. Let me keep trying this!" That's someone with too much time on their hands. And not enough fingers.

As a construction worker I can say I can see some value from these exercises. I have recently decided to start focusing more on arms, shoulders, back and especially grip and Roman deadlifts, plus calves, always calves! One particular movement in particular would be static holds as I do similar stuff to that like hammer drilling above my head.

I stopped training two years ago after 10 years of training. I got bored. I'm doing this in the morning before work... A whole new world!! Thanks pal!

I love your video...I train with stones, logs, chains, dynamic tension, isometrics, home made dumbells and body weight....I do like taking a trip to a gym occasionally, as I started with weights. Thanks for your vid mate. I own the Maxick book. It has helped me a lot,,,much improvement...

it was the great gamma (the indian wrestler) who push and pull trees

This is sort of related to the goal of being more like Batman. I can't imagine super-heroes existing without these old-timey dudes paving the way.

Yo man you are the GOAT for compiling this information I swear, this is the channel ive been looking for

Oh wow... This video was actually very helpful. I would never of thought to read books of the Eugene sandow days. This is what the body is missing now adays in terms of strength. Great video

I love your channel man. I use multiple of your techniques and training programs. I'm much stronger and faster than a month ago. I have no limits. All thanks to you

Just wanted to say i discovered your channel last month but just recently started watching your vidoes consistently. You give so much good advice and information. I feel like your channel is going to grow fast! Keep up the good work.

I️ love this topic, I️ did a 45 min PowerPoint presentation with around 50 slides as my graduation project in high school last year!

Wrap around the towel around the bar was the best tip for me. I also like to do finger push ups or pullups. Awesome vid, man! Interested in collab?

I honestly always come to your channel for new training methods or information because u really do your research on stuff and don’t just talk bs that some fitness channels make up

Ive been trying to wrap my head around that bent press! Thanks for showing how its generally done 👌

Good video! Nice to see others (especially younger people) looking into the old styles of training rather than the modern status quo. I'm looking into the great Paul Anderson & Louis Cyrs for training reference right now myself. Very inspirational strength athletes!

versatility is my core principle in training, you just widened my view on this, subbed

Awesome insight. Keep up the good work, i look forward to learning more.

I think im gonna start incorporating this old strongman stuff into my workouts too. Looks cool, and makes sense on how it would lead to more balanced strength gains.

Good outlook on concepts. You always have some good presentations. Keep researching and sharing.

Interesting video. Helpful information and good presentation. I have been incorporating unilateral training for a few weeks. My favourite is the one arm deadlift with the bar simply in front of me. It gives me soreness in places normal deadlifts don't. Plus it's making me stronger at all my pulls. Anyway, keep making these videos.

Great content, really! I think we all appreciate the effort and research behind your videos. I'm specially interested in mind-muscle control, there are not so many good videos about in on youtube. Hopefully you can make a video to go into detail about it soon, and you have some cool mind-muscle control yourself, can't wait to see more of it haha

You want a stronger grip? Deadlift without straps and HEAVY!!!!

Just tried some of sandows exercises and im quite excited. Bery interesting dude thanks for the vid

This is the type of content I was looking for thanks.

Thank you for saying that “new is not always better”, because it is not always is!!!

I came across your content just a few weeks ago and watched two of them today. It's very useful n u do it without any hype or other unnecessary. I thought u can make several videos with your content so that you can stay in touch with us the subscribers more after watching untapped strength series

Thanks for using the term "Static Contractions". By the way I really enjoy your video series - always interesting - a job well done. I have a collection of over 2000 bodybuilding magizines dating back to 1937. I think you'd have a great time looking at them. Best wishes - Darren Colt (NSP Mr. Germany - Berlin Olympic Games 1936)

nice re - searching...!! more people need to know about this..!! good work bro..!! 👍

The best thing i have seen on KZfaq so far

Good video man! Will be trying some of these lifts.

Excellent video! I love this type of training!

Great video, very informative. Not just the usual rehash of same old stuff

I'm glad I saw this, thanks for making it

Sig Klein and his tiger bends were incredible.

Great video! Keep up the good work

Your channel is amazing bro!

Great job & thanks for the explanations & demonstrations!! 💪💪😎

0:59 Words to live by... still applies nearly a century later

great video. well and humbly presented.

Great video bro!

This was so interesting and I learned a lot. Can't wait to try the squatting press and for the looks at the gym I will get while performing it.

great research, love your videos....

Well done! A nice informative video, you have done your homework.~

Awesome video. Just earned another subscriber. 💪🏾

Could you make a video about brain taming? Like focus training, how you can force your brain to focus on what you want and avoid distractions.

Really nice video 👍🏻👍🏻

⛔Strong-man characteristics:- 1. Strong grip 2. Mind and muscle control 3. Progressive overload/increase weight gradually 4. Overcoming isometric contraction/pushing or pulling immovable objects 5. One arm lifts

Still looking good Adam,I was impressed by the muscle up. Nice job.

Great video... Keep the good work.

Thank you, I found this extraordinarily helpful.

this was really an interesting video, thx for sharing

formidable: 1 : causing fear, dread, or apprehension a formidable prospect. 2 : having qualities that discourage approach or attack a formidable opponent. 3 : tending to inspire awe or wonder : impressive a formidable accomplishment.

wow!! very impressive....your videos are always at the best point... and also teaches good things.....can you please make more videos on isometric training and calisthenics...plzz??

Excellent vid. Got my vote

this video is so cool ! thank you !!

Excellent content and sharing your research. God bless.

I love this channel so much..I started a channel a few months ago and one of my goals is to collaborate in the future as I grow bigger. See you at the top!

Great video.

gamma,he is the man who pushes trees for isometrics he is a diffrent beast

You're the David Blaine of strength, diving into the wisdom of generations past that everyone else discarded

Very informative gives me a new prspective for my trainig Old Rob . Thanks

Intresting video and your speech inspired me. Thanks for the video dude. :) Must try those old timers lifts sometimes.

I'd love to know the name of the long hair strongman who doesn't smoke or drink. He sounds like a great man I'd love to learn more about him but sadly don't know his name.

thanks for these new ideas

Excellent video. Thanks!

Amazing video man you got a sub I love this video

Great video! a deadlift is extremely functional at teaching you to use your posterior chain properly and with coordination(also another use of functionality is that it recruits lots and lots of muscles, neck-traps-core-shoulders-lats-hams-forearms-calves-lowerback-etc), you need to bend over and pick stuff all the time, every day, any age, young or elderly why not get better at it by training your deadlift which is still around today so that must mean something, it is worth incorporating.

Great video. I'm learning a lot from your videos you should make more but take your time.

Informative and entertaining!

good work man!

Nice one, enjoyed a lot. thanks

I think it’s safe to say that Bruce Lee was the last old-time strongman, he had everything from ultimate strength and combat skills.

Love it keep at it brother

Cool vid bro

I Just love your content, ever tought on trying some judo or wrestling? for what I have searched, they share roots with strongman workouts.

The more I do old school calisthenics and isometric exercises the stronger I get without adding tons of body. The old strongman moves are incredible.

You sir, earned my sub

The Side Press and Back Lift were two other popular lifts. Odd object lifting, keg, barrel, and sandbag lifting, and stone lifting. I'm getting into Scottish Highland games, so that might be an interesting indeavor of strength to for you to pursue.

otto arco. maxick. alan calvert,matysek a lot of old strenght exponents use muscle control is pretty cool. Im not a fitness guy but I do a lot of muscle control. dynamic tension and calisthenics. my inspiration is bobby pandour. that guy know what he do

really cool video dude

Your vids are fantastic mate. I believe it in fully 100% lifting weights in awkward positions is true functional ability. I noticed when I was working that even though I regularly lifted weights and gained a decent amount of muscle that I was so weak in certain positions and In fact I thought at one point that the weights may be weakening me maybe I was not recovering well enough. Somebody asked in a forum once “how on Earth was Bruce lee so damn strong?” And my opinion on that is simple “because he was so damn skilled” I firmly believe that strength is skill all the other attributes come together when you have developed skill. I found this video to be extremely interesting and would really like to meet you one day I live in England and would most certainly be willing to pay for an hour of your time along with driving to you.

Could you give advice on maintaining joints, ligaments and tendons while training please? Thanks in advance. Love your content!

I've seen the micro loading done using string and washers. Adding a washer on your max lift. keep adding washers until they add up to the weight of a plate. This was also mentioned in the 80s mag 'Strength Athlete'. I wished I'd kept them. I had them all. Thanks mum! lol

This remind me of Shuai Jiao training or Okinawan Hojo Undo. You may wanna do a video about that. Anyway, your videos are always very interesting, thanks