HOFFMAN'S RUB

This wonderful double-purpose athletic rub should be in every home as well as every gymnasium. Used by Olympic team trainers, it relieves the pain and discomfort of tired and sore muscles, sprains and strains of muscles and joint areas, and stiffness due to over-exertion. Hoffman's Rub also aids in the treatment of lumbago, neuralgia, rheumatism, arthritis, chest colds, headaches and similar painful conditions which can be alleviated by external application and massage.

A generous-sized bottle of this rich, concentrated, scientifically-blended rubbing mixture will be sent to you prepaid for only

$1.00

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DEEP KNEE

BEND STAND

The York Deep Knee Bend Stand is an essential, for in training alone you are limited to this fine exercise by the weight you can lift unassisted to your shoulders. A man can learn to deep knee bend with nearly double the weight he can place on his shoulders by himself. The more weight you handle properly in this exercise the superior the results you obtain. Heavy deep knee bends build great strength and increase your bodyweight as half the muscular bulk of the body is in the legs. Heavy deep knee bends are required to bring them to their fullest development. York Deep Knee Bend Stands, made of heavy iron and steel. Made to last a lifetime. Moderately priced at

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SOLID IRON DUMBELLS We can supply solid iron dumbells in the following sizes: 3-5-10-15-20-25-30-35-

40-45-50-55-65-70-75-80-85-90-95-100 pounds. Steel bars to prevent breakage are used with the larger sizes. 18 cents per lb. (F. O. B. YORK, PA.)

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"MUSCLE TOWN," YORK, PA.

BREATHE PROPERLY

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portant treatment for the majority of heart attack cases.

Since this is such a vital operation of our bodies, we owe it to our health and mental attitudes to at least breathe. properly. Stand and sit easily and erect without strain; empty your lungs with each exhalation and fill your lungs with each inhalation. Breathe evenly and rhythmically, using the diaphragm, filling your lungs from the bottom up; breathe through your nose; get into the habit of taking series of full deep breaths of good clean outside air at least three of four times daily.

A good way to re-educate your diaphragm is to lie flat on your back, discard care and let the great diaphragm muscle work naturally. If you do this until it becomes a habit, you will breathe the same unrestrained way while standing on your feet.

Since breathing is something we must do, every minute during our entire lifetime, we might just as well start doing it correctly now, and derive the many physical and mental benefits from a proper flow of oxygen into our systems.

By following this simple program you will find that your complexion will be brighter, you will have more pep and your mental powers will be increased. Most important of all, however, is that you will be feeling better and able to enjoy life to a more full extent.

GEORGE F. JOWETT (Continued from page 12)

After my talk with him, I caught my train and proceeded to Philadelphia, where an event occurred which meant a great deal to both my own and Mr. Jowett's future.

When I arrived at the Milo Barbell Company, Mr. Calvert called me into his office, where I also found Mr. Dan Redmond, the owner of the company. Here, for the first time, I learned that Calvert and Redmond did not see eye to eye regarding the policy of the company and the publishing Strength magazine, and Calvert told me that he was leaving the concern, just as soon as they had selected a new editor to replace him.

In the discussion that ensued, I learned they had three or four possible candidates for the job under consideration, Ottley Coulter, Robert Snyder, George F. Jowett . and surprise (!) Siegmund Klein!

I thought they were kidding me, because I was very young at the time, and had not yet made my professional debut as a muscleman in New York. I remember I said, "How can you offer me such an important position when all of these other men are so much better qualified?"

Mr. Redmond then asked, "Whom would you select of the other three men?" And I replied quickly, "Mr. Redmond, how could you possibly think of anyone other than George F. Jowett?"

Mr. Calvert later told me that my commendation of Jowett had been the deciding factor in giving him the editorial post, and thus Fate brought a

colorful figure upon the Weight-lifting Scene. I shortly moved on to New York and took over the operation of Professor Attila's gymnasium, while Jowett moved from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia and began to put some of his plans into operation with the immediate organization of weight-lifting competition and the American Continental Weightlifters Association.

He started regular lifting shows at the old Milo building on North Palethorp street, to which came such notables as Mark Berry, Earl Liederman, Bob Hoffman, Harry Paschall, Henry Steinborn and many others. He filled Strength with articles about strongmen and weight-lifting, he brought down many of the famous Canadian strongmen for exhibitions in Philadelphia, Jersey City and New York. National championships were instituted, and organized weight-lifting began to make news.

Although Jowett was only in his mid-thirties at this time, he said he was retired from active lifting, but I can recall one occasion in Philadelphia where he appeared on the platform and made a 1271⁄2 lb. one hand military press, which surpassed Arthur Saxon's listed record. Mark Berry was doing the announcing and he exclaimed, "Ladies and gentlemen-you have just witnessed one of the greatest feats of strength ever accomplished by one of the strongest arms in the world!"

At this point, enthusiasm ran high that another member of the audience leaped to his feet and corrected Mark "Mr. Berry! Not merely. ONE of the strongest arms. . but THE STRONGEST ARM IN THE WORLD!"

And so another legend was born.

TOMMY KONO (Continued from page 13) couraging for it showed that I had the potential of lifting superior poundages if I had proper opportunity to practice the sport regularly.

During the early part of my weightlifting and physical culture work my principal instructions were gathered from the teachings of Bob Hoffman, U. S. National weightlifting coach. I used his courses and many articles as basis to conduct my experiments on myself and carefully study my findings. I learned long ago that individual lifters vary to a certain degree; no two persons can derive the same benefit, equally, from the same course.

I have been fortunate in discovering for myself the ideal course. But it has been by trial and error, experiment and study that I have managed to filter out all the finer points in scientific, progressive training for the sport of weightlifting.

Originally, I worked out two-three hours, three-four days weekly. My program consisted of many basic exercises such as the Press, Bench Press, Upright Rowing Motion, Dead Lifts, Squats, Curls, etc., performing them. from 2 to 3 series of 8 to 10 repetitions with the heaviest weights I could

handle.

I "specialized" in these basic exercises because I learned early in my training career that it is through the strength developed by the basic exer-

STRENGTH

AND HEALTH

cises plus the coordination of the movements that one is able to elevate heavy poundages. Therefore, it is my belief that all aspiring lifters should go through preliminary training where they devote many hours in developing their all-around bodily strength before ever going into the sport of weightlifting.

At present I work out from one hour to 90 minutes, 3 to 4 days a week. I either train exclusively on the three lifts plus one or two supplementary movements or perform 5 to 6 exercises paralleling the Olympic lifts.

I consider boredom in training as one of the chief causes of stagnation in lifting. For this reason I rearrange my training methods and program about every three weeks. I fear that if I spend too much time on a single course my interest in the sport would diminish. I also time my workouts and exercises so I do not get absent-minded and devote too much time to any one particular exercise. I believe time is an important factor in training so I govern my workouts by it.

Three to five weeks before an important match I go on a program exclusively built on the three lifts plus the Deep Knee Bend exercise. I attempt to schedule my training program so that I use progressively heavier and heavier weights as the contest time approaches the contest itself being my peak performance.

During this time I make it a point to devote as much attention one lift as I do to another for it is the sum of three lifts that counts. In all the lifts I keep the repetitions low in number because too many repetitions would create muscle fatigue. I also avoid extremely heavy weights in my training for the use of too close to limit poundage would be exhausting on the nerve. The number of repetitions I found ideal for my purpose was three repetitions per set except at the beginning of my workout period when I use light weights to warm up, doing five repetitions.

I use 135 pounds to warm up for the lift I will practice, performing as many sets as I think necessary to step up blood circulation. After I am thoroughly warmed up I gradually increase the poundage on the lift. From 205 pounds I go up in poundage until I approach my maximum or near maximum poundage for three repetitions. Normally this would be on the 4th set. When I reach the desired poundage on the lift I attempt to remain with the poundage for 3 or 4 sets of three repetitions.

When I am in very good condition on the lifts I take a precautionary measure in training in increasing the poundages on each workout. I am limited to a certain extent to the amount of improvement I can make during a certain period of time so I do not try to increase the poundages. per work out. Rather I try to increase the weight when I think it is feas-

able.

There are many things important in training. The principle behind a rigid training program is to condition the body to work at maximum efficiency. To do so entails many hours of training to improve in speed and power, balance and timing, and form and technique. Yet, I believe one of the most important factors in training and commonly

DECEMBER, 1956

overlooked detail is the discipline of the mind in relation to the lifts. The complete mastery of the mind over the body enables the body to handle heavy, limit weights.

My training at the beginning of my lifting career has varied quite a bit owing to the constant search for a better, improved method of training. Throughout the years that I have participated in weightlifting I have always made a careful survey of my lifting needs and then attempt to correct the fault or mistake by selecting the right exercise or exercises and incorporate them in my regular training.

It is only by constant practice with the correct style that one learns to execute the lifts perfectly. Any deviation from the right form I try to rectify by locating my mistake, analyze and correct before it becomes a habit. When I have the opportunity to train with other lifters or have some one who knows the finer points in weightlifting watch, I seek their advice. My theory being that no one person knows all there is to know about the science of the sport, so I ask for criticism which I evaluate to suit my needs.

The end result in all trainings and studies in any field of athletics is to become the very best in the chosen sport. However, from the very beginning of my lifting career my primary (Continued on page 52)

LEARN TO BALANCE

LEARN THE "ONE HANDSTAND"

and

A new and novel method of learning the difficult one hand stand is taught in the York Handbalancing Courses. You can learn this stunt in a very short time. Surprise your friends, enroll now be the first in your club or neighborhood to do the one handstand! WHY DON'T YOU LEARN NOW? It's easy. It's healthy. It's strength building.. The York Handbalancing Courses are the most complete treatise ever written on the subject. They cover everything from the theory of balancing to the most difficult of all balancing stunts.

The York Handbalancing Courses are well illustrated. There are dozens of new stunts for you to try, some easy, some hard. If you have never balanced before you will find this course interesting and easy to understand. In no time at all you will be doing the regular handstand.

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York Adjustable Swingbells and Dumbells

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Modern dumbell training has proven to be essential in the building of great strength and shapely physiques. Without exception, all stars who appear in best built man and Mr. America contests spend a great deal of their training time with heavy dumbells. Since the inception of the York team more than 15 years ago, all of the best lifters and Mr. America winners have trained a great deal with dumbells.

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