Mar
1
Big Pussies v. Panty-sniffers: Just shut up and drink your pickle juice!
Thursday, 2007 | rapscallion | Leave a Comment
Pavel-inspired workouts have been proliferating since the late 90s when Pavel Tsatsouline, a former Spetsnaz physical training instructor and a nationally ranked athlete in the Russian military, took the west by storm in 1998 with an article published by Milo Magazine outlining his low-tech/high concept approach to strength training.
The article was titled, Vodka, Pickle Juice, Kettlebell Lifting, and Other Russian Pastimes. Read more
Feb
22
Invasion of the Bodybuilders: Cory Everson
Thursday, 2007 | rapscallion | Leave a Comment
The inspirational Corinna “Cory” Everson defined women’s bodybuilding in the 80s, during which she won Miss Olympia a record six times, and remains the only woman undefeated in the title. Read more
Jan
31
Muscle DVD: John Carpenter’s Christine
Wednesday, 2007 | rapscallion | 1 Comment
When you think about it, many horror movies qualify as muscle fliks, if not for their testosterone-driven monsters, than for their buff heroes and scantily-clad, kick-ass heroines.
John Carpenter’s Christine is no exception.
Jan
21
What a load of anabolics!
Sunday, 2007 | Ian Hales | Leave a Comment
The supplement industry is one of the most lucrative industries in the world! [US$18 billion dollars a year according to the New York Times. Ed.] They try to sell us dreams at the drop of a hat with aggressive marketing schemes and a nice helping of complete bull! So Newbies and Old Schoolers beware: the bullshit stops here. Read more
Jan
15
Poor Form
Monday, 2007 | Dr J | Leave a Comment
or What You Don’t Know Will Hurt You
Aaaah! Sometimes you just want to scream or else you want to laugh. The form, or the lack thereof, displayed by weight trainers at the local gym is a constant source of amusement and horror to those of us who think we know better. Many an article — including one by resident lifter Ian Hales — has been written by those who just could not contain their frustration at what they see in the gym, day after day. Here I follow in that noble tradition. Read more
Jan
4
In a Shed Outback
Thursday, 2007 | Dr J | Leave a Comment
Ben Callcott once said “Ambition can be found at the source of all progress.†You’ve never heard of him, I realise that, but if you have ever skipped a workout, take a moment to analyse that statement. If you lift weight, you are striving for progress and you need to be clear about your ambition. Read more
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