by tfurman | Aug 11, 2015 | Blog, Body Weight, Convict, Fitness, Health, Strength, Strongman, Suspension Training
Rings of Power is a book on using gymnastics or “still” rings to enhance strength fitness. It is written by Mike Gillette. I remember Mike from ‘back in the day’. He was a regular contributor to mma.tv’s “The Underground”. He...
by tfurman | Apr 16, 2015 | Articles, Blog, Fitness, Health, Strength, Strongman
“Black and White Thinking”, as defined by Wikipedia — , “In psychology, a phenomenon related to the false dilemma is black-and-white thinking. Many people routinely engage in black-and-white thinking, an example of which is someone who...
by tfurman | May 2, 2014 | Articles, Blog, Health, Kettlebell, mobility, Strength, Strongman
There will be no deception or provocative introduction here. The photos will tell the story and history will be the evidence. I’m fully aware it is anecdote, but let’s live with that. Squatting on the toes is missing from most trainee’s...
by tfurman | Sep 10, 2011 | Strongman, Wrestling
Dick Garza aka The Mighty Igor-The Dearborn, Mich., native started bodybuilding as a teen-ager in Detroit and was named Mr. Michigan in 1954. He got into wrestling after punching out Brute Bernard while working out at a gym in Detroit. Promoter Burt Ruby heard about...
by tfurman | Sep 3, 2011 | Kaz, Strongman
Bill Kazmaier, at one time considered the strongest man alive, pressing 162 lb. dumbbells for 10 reps. Absolutely incredible.
