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George Hackenschmidt - Strongman, wrestler, philosopher

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    zini
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    Thought some might find this example of a pre-steroid bodybuilder to be interesting. I enjoy this YouTuber's videos about the era of strongmen who's natural status is unquestionable (since...

    Thought some might find this example of a pre-steroid bodybuilder to be interesting. I enjoy this YouTuber's videos about the era of strongmen who's natural status is unquestionable (since steroids weren't even a thing in their time).

    More specifically about Hackenschmidt, he is a very impressive example of just how big someone can get while being entirely natural. He lived to the age of 90, which is far older than many modern bodybuilders who take a cocktail of PEDs tend to live.

    3 votes
    1. [2]
      cfabbro
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      Hey @zini, I just randomly got recommended another interesting video by the YouTube algorithm from a similar-ish channel that I think you might also enjoy too: The Powerhouse of San Quentin |...

      Hey @zini, I just randomly got recommended another interesting video by the YouTube algorithm from a similar-ish channel that I think you might also enjoy too:

      The Powerhouse of San Quentin | Craig Monson by the channel TRANSCENDING FITNESS.

      The channel released a few videos 4 years ago and then went dark. But they seem to be trying to restart the channel, and have released a bunch of new videos over the last 6 months, including the above one.

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      1. zini
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        Thanks, will look at that when I get home

        Thanks, will look at that when I get home

        1 vote
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    cfabbro
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    Nice to see this channel pop up here on Tildes... I thought I was the only person here who watched Natty Life. He does some truly incredible mini-documentaries on strongmen (and women) throughout...

    Nice to see this channel pop up here on Tildes... I thought I was the only person here who watched Natty Life. He does some truly incredible mini-documentaries on strongmen (and women) throughout the ages, and bronze/silver-age bodybuilders. Highly recommend checking out some of his other videos if you enjoyed this one!

    3 votes
    1. trim
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      I might like his channel! I haven’t missed a world w strongest man contest on the telly since the 1970s.

      I might like his channel! I haven’t missed a world w strongest man contest on the telly since the 1970s.

      2 votes