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Rob Pilger notes a few of the ring's greatest punchers; including Gerald 'G-Man' McClellan (in action above). Good stuff.
Rob Pilger notes a few of the ring's greatest punchers; including Gerald 'G-Man' McClellan (in action above). Good stuff.
Over the past couple of weeks there have been a number of strength feats involving replicas of the Inch Dumbbell. What was the original, and why is it held in such high regard?
Let's take a look at the history of this incredible piece of equipment.
Origins of the Inch Dumbbell
Thomas Inch (1881 - 1963) was a Strongman, Bodybuilder and Circus Performer in the early 20th century. In addition to his time with the iron, he wrote a number of superb books and articles; and is often credited with the introduction of plate-loading barbells and dumbbells to the general public.
For one of his circus shows (around 1897), he had a local ironworks produce four dumbbells for him - weighing 75, 140, 153 and 172 lb. These bells were all manufactured - at Inch's request - with handles somewhat thicker than normal; making them extremely difficult to lift. The lighter bells were given a 2" handle, whilst the 172 (the one that's usually replicated) had a handle almost 2.5" (2.38", to be precise) in diameter.
This exceptionally thick handle is a large part of the bells' enduring appeal.
Over the past couple of weeks there have been a number of strength feats involving replicas of the Inch Dumbbell. What was the original, and why is it held in such high regard?
Let's take a look at the history of this incredible piece of equipment.
Origins of the Inch Dumbbell
Thomas Inch (1881 - 1963) was a Strongman, Bodybuilder and Circus Performer in the early 20th century. In addition to his time with the iron, he wrote a number of superb books and articles; and is often credited with the introduction of plate-loading barbells and dumbbells to the general public.
For one of his circus shows (around 1897), he had a local ironworks produce four dumbbells for him - weighing 75, 140, 153 and 172 lb. These bells were all manufactured - at Inch's request - with handles somewhat thicker than normal; making them extremely difficult to lift. The lighter bells were given a 2" handle, whilst the 172 (the one that's usually replicated) had a handle almost 2.5" (2.38", to be precise) in diameter.
This exceptionally thick handle is a large part of the bells' enduring appeal.
This is something I hope we see more of - a blog looking specifically at Parkour training. In this case, it's the online home of Glasgow Parkour's Ian Lyon (video above). Nice one.
This is something I hope we see more of - a blog looking specifically at Parkour training. In this case, it's the online home of Glasgow Parkour's Ian Lyon (video above). Nice one.
Via the Ice Chamber : The Porta-Slack. Brilliant idea.
Via the Ice Chamber : The Porta-Slack. Brilliant idea.
This is a strength (and grip) feat that I never get tired of seeing. Adam Glass drives a 16D nail through a board with a bare hand. Superb.