Review of the Book: Anvils, Horseshoes and Cannons, The History of Strongmen, (Volume 11), By Leo Gaudreau, The Arthur Saxon Trio is born - By David Sedunary

Kurt Saxon was one of the famous Saxon brothers the youngest of the powerful trio. At the end of 1947 Kurt asked longtime admirer of the famous trio Leo Gaudreau of Salem Massachusetts USA to write this book. Kurt was able to add much information that had never been made public. Kurt was able to send some photos to illustrate the book. Over a period of years Leo and Kurt became exceptionally good friends, which Kurt appreciated. Leo made comment had his brother Arthur been alive he also...

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A Tribute to Bill Pearl - By David Sedunary

I sit at my desk and think to myself after the death of the great Bill Pearl, the leaves of time keep falling off the tree of weightlifting and body building knowledge. Bill Pearl just recently passed away at 91 years of age. As we all know Bill was an American professional body builder, athlete, and strongman. During the 1950’s and 1960’s Bill won The Mister Universe Title five times and was named World’s Best Built Man of the Century. Bill was born on the 31st October 1930 and sadly...

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All gone now - By Jim Bryan

LtR Bruce Howell, Craig Whitehead, Bill Pearl, and Al Chrietensen. All gone now. Craig Whitehead trained with Bill Pearl and I trained with Craig b/4 he went to Mr Universe. He got 2nd place behind Bill March. (Circa 66-68 timeframe)&nb...

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Are You A Slave To Your Program? - By Jim Duggan

I have often mentioned that the Iron Game has been blessed with the talents of many great “strength writers” over the years. People who write with such a passion about getting stronger that their love of strength jumps off the page. I’ve mentioned many such people over the years. Dr. Ken Leistner, Bob Whelan, Brooks Kubik, Jan Dellinger to name just a few. My inspiration for this month’s article...

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My Undeniable Truths of Weight Training for Beginners – Part 9 - Adopt a Label-Free Approach to Training – By RJ Hicks, MS, CSCS

I know a lot of coaches that like to label their training as the most effective or efficient way. They take a one size fits all approach to strength training no matter the clients experience, preference or goal. Their training philosophy becomes the very methods and modes they have chosen. This can be confusing for beginners and enough pressure to make them feel the need to choose a specific camp. If you want to maximize your muscular size and strength ignore these coaches and ditch the...

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