Vintage Strength Texts and Articles

[Madcow2]

http://www.naturalstrength.com/history/default.asp

Lots of cool stuff here from the turn of the century forward. Organization is a bit odd (often chapter by chapter) but worthwhile for those interested and a lot better than tracking down old copies of long out of print books.

 

[BiggT]

Thanks for the site. I am a history dork at heart.

 

[Protobuilder]

Good cite. They have some good inspirational articles on there as well.

 

[anotherbutters]

Great link madcow. I thought this one was great:

Reminiscing about Henry "Milo" Steinborn: "Many years ago, at the 1950 Chicago World's Fair, Milo, then 57 years old, executed an impromptu back lift with an 800 pound elephant, while nattily attired in his dress suit. Other strongmen present were unable to perform this clumsy, unbalanced feat."

Brilliant!

Anyone know if today's MILO magazine is related to him?

 

[Cynical Simian]

Nice. I haven't really gotten into the history aspect of weightlifting yet, but now I know where to look when I do...

 

[Madcow2]

Great link madcow. I thought this one was great:

Reminiscing about Henry "Milo" Steinborn: "Many years ago, at the 1950 Chicago World's Fair, Milo, then 57 years old, executed an impromptu back lift with an 800 pound elephant, while nattily attired in his dress suit. Other strongmen present were unable to perform this clumsy, unbalanced feat."

Brilliant!

Anyone know if today's MILO magazine is related to him?

I would think 'Milo' the publication as well as Steinborn's nickname 'Milo' originate from the Greek legend of Milo who made himself super strong by carrying a newborn calf around every day. As the calf grew, Milo gradually became stronger and stronger as the weight he carried increased. Eventually it was a full cow. That's how the story goes anyway and that is the legend behind the first resistance training program. Actually, I believe Milo carfully regulated his loads by tracking time under cow (TUC), periodizing, and deloading if he began to feel fatigue and saw noticable performance decrement and slashing the little cow's diet if he really got in the hole during a growth spurt. Milo was a sharp cookie.

 

[silver_shadow]

wow, nice thread... looks like i've alot of reading to do

 

[Protobuilder]

Actually, I believe Milo carfully regulated his loads by tracking time under cow (TUC), periodizing, and deloading if he began to feel fatigue and saw noticable performance decrement and slashing the little cow's diet if he really got in the hole during a growth spurt. Milo was a sharp cookie.

LoL The Greeks weren't the fathers of western civ for nothing.

Does anyone have a link to Milo's program for carrying a full cow? Which assistance lifts did he do and what was his rep cadence? Thx.

 

[BiggT]

LoL The Greeks weren't the fathers of western civ for nothing.

Does anyone have a link to Milo's program for carrying a full cow? Which assistance lifts did he do and what was his rep cadence? Thx.

After the workout with the cow, he would perform the following on a 4-0-4 tempo:

Smith Machine Incline: 3x8-12

Unilater Hammer Strength Lat Pulldowns: 3x8-12

E-Z Curl 21's: 3 sets

Cable Triceps Kickbacks: 2x25

 

[Protobuilder]

He would've had better results if he'd used precisely 73 seconds of tension per set.

Did he use Optima2.0?

 

[BiggT]

He would've had better results if he'd used precisely 73 seconds of tension per set.

Did he use Optima2.0?

Geeze!!! It's Amplify02!

How can you expect to make gains when you can't even remember the names of the cutting-edge supplements that will take you there.

Anyway, to answer your question, in Milo's time, they unfortunately only had access to Amplify01! Archaic, lol, but the old timers made due with what they had.....research indicates that if Milo used Amplify02! he could have performed his workout with a bull instead of a cow.

 

[Protobuilder]

Optima2.0 is the generic brand. It includes real dbol!!! Well, the package says it's like Dbol so that's pretty good, right?

Does anyone know how many calories he had on his off days and what his nutrient macros were? Also, did he mix Omega 3 fatty acids w/ Omega 9 fatty acids? That's probably what held him back from carrying a bull.

 

[BiggT]

Really? real d-bol? Is it better than d-blade? d-blade is of coure just as good, if not better than d-bol.

As far as his diet, I am curious too. I heard he was big on egg whites and boiled chicken, but we all know what really matters is the breakdown of nutrients and the presise timing of his meals. Does anybody know if he took caesin before bed?

 

[Protobuilder]

Does anybody know if he took caesin before bed?

Obviously. Do you really think he could carry a cow if he didn't have a pre-bed casein shake?

I think part of his success was due to him being Greek b/c they have access to fresh olives, from which you can get fresh olive oil. I’m on the new “Secret of the Secret Olive Oil Secrets Diet 3.4” and it’s the key to my super gainz. I think this Milo guy may have been onto something w/ his olive oil and boiled chicken breast diet. But still, it is pretty hilarious that he didn’t even know to take Emollient2.0. LoLoLz For only $50 a bottle, you can get a whole week’s worth and the pumps are amazing!!! I’ve been on it for 3 months now and the gains are supposed to start in month 4, after a 3 month loading phase. I can kind of tell that it’s starting to do something though!

 

[BiggT]

Dude, I ordered it too!!! It should be here soon, so I should expect gains by month 4? Which would be my 16th order and well over $1,000?? Not bad considering it is the secret key to awesome gainzzz. PLUS, if it doesn't work, Emollient 3.0 will just come out, and that will surely yield awesome growth. I kinda felt more jakked after I gave the dude my mom's credit card number and placed the order, I then went to the gym and blew out pec$$ and Biezz. If this breaks me past the 13" gunzz barrier, I will be stoked. Ima gonna go to Baby Gap and buy some tight shirtz to wear to underage night at tha club too.

PS

Got any routines to use when Emollient02 really kicks in?? I heard it is impossible to overtrain, my cousin, who is HUGE, told me it is impossible to overtrain on it.

 

[BiggT]

lol, this is fun, but a total distraction at work.

 

[Protobuilder]

LMFAO!!

this is fun, but a total distraction at work.

Isn't that the point? LoL

 

[silver_shadow]

was that a cow or a madcow that milo lifted... i'm curious

 

[OMEGA]

Geeze!!! It's Amplify02!

How can you expect to make gains when you can't even remember the names of the cutting-edge supplements that will take you there.

Anyway, to answer your question, in Milo's time, they unfortunately only had access to Amplify01! Archaic, lol, but the old timers made due with what they had.....research indicates that if Milo used Amplify02! he could have performed his workout with a bull instead of a cow.

dont be an asshole

if you actually try the product you would quickly realize its awsomeness

asshat

 

[Protobuilder]

Omega: Can I just skip ahead and get Amplify3.0? Thx.

 

[BiggT]

dont be an asshole

if you actually try the product you would quickly realize its awsomeness

asshat

No need for name-calling, thats not very nice. I'm just gonna go with d-blade, as it contains 'real' d-bol

 

[OMEGA]

Omega: Can I just skip ahead and get Amplify3.0? Thx.

lol

"02" denotes Nitric Oxide

 

[OMEGA]

No need for name-calling, thats not very nice. I'm just gonna go with d-blade, as it contains 'real' d-bol

 

[BiggT]

see, isn't being nice much better than calling people asshats?

 

[OMEGA]

see, isn't being nice much better than calling people asshats?