While the “Living Legend” Bruno Sammartino of Pittsburgh, PA., used many training methods, this is from his training course sold in the back of magazines and comic books in the 1960’s. He had a gym in Wexford, Pennsylvania, just down the road from where I grew up.
Workout A done M/W/F .
1. Squat 3 x 6
2. Bench 3 x 6
4. Curl 3 x 6
5. Press Behind Neck 3 x 6
6. Upright Row 3 x 6
7. Sit Ups x 3 sets
Workout B done T/T, rest weekends.
1. Chin Up (Behind Neck) 2 x 15
2. Hindu Pushups 2 x 100
3. Hindu Squats 2 x 100
4. Isometric Handclasp (Forwards & Rear Flexion) x 2:00 min.
5. Isometric Calf Hold x 2:00 min.