Guest mg6680 Posted November 11, 2002 Share Posted November 11, 2002 I read the first few chapters of "The Key to Might and Muscle" by George Jowett this weekend. An outstanding book that should be required reading for anyone interested in strength. I haven't read any of the other articles at the natural strength site, but they look interesting also. Maybe some of the historians here (Mr. Roark, Mr. Black, etc) could list a few other books that must be read? Interesting stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan McMillan Posted November 11, 2002 Share Posted November 11, 2002 I haven't read that gem of Jowett's but for the grip enthusiast I think his book Molding a Mighty Grip has some excellent ideas and points on grip strength. The barrel stunts and tossing plates are the two exercises I'm most interested in trying. Jon@han Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roark Posted November 11, 2002 Share Posted November 11, 2002 Before the board was moved we had a reference reading list of grip articles that had appeared in the bodybuilding magazines over the decades, as well as some other references. Wannagrip, can you dust off that list and post it? This is just my opinion, so jump on me if you wish, but it is my opinion anyway:Anything by Jowett that has to do with history, I will probably read dead last after I have read everything else- and yes, that statement is based of having read some of his material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Piche Posted November 11, 2002 Share Posted November 11, 2002 I don't have the list. Or, I should say I cannot find it on my PC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sybersnott Posted November 12, 2002 Share Posted November 12, 2002 "The Key To Might And Muscle" is probably one of the books that I would LEAST recommend. It is one of those "for historic reference" type of books, although some of what he talks about is very much true today. The same can be said about anything of that era unfortunetly. Arthur Saxon's books are fun to read, and "Goerner The Mighty" held my interest. One that made me wince was, "The Truth About Weightlifting" by Alan Calvert. I was able to pick out three VERY distinct errors so glaring it was almost laughable! John Brookfield's classic, "Mastery Of Hand Strength" and Brooks Kubik "Dinosaur Training" are more in tune with what I would recommend. As for a bio, try the Paul Anderson one written by Strossen "The Mightest Minister". The best books I have were the ones that Leo Gaudreau wrote, "Horseshoes, Anvils And Cannons". I aquired a mint set of both volumes, and they are like GOLD to me. Also, check out "Sons Of Samson" Volume I, and if you can get it, Volume II. Here's a link to Hinbern's site if you're interested in a catalog: http://www.superstrengthbooks.com WARNING: Once you start ordering a book or two, you can't stop!! Very interesting reading!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mg6680 Posted November 12, 2002 Share Posted November 12, 2002 Thanks for the link Snott. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roark Posted November 12, 2002 Share Posted November 12, 2002 Sir Snott paid $200 for the two volumes of AH&C, as I recall. They are as rare as finding gold. But ANYTHING by Gaudreau is gold, as is anything by Willoughby, and by Webster-who has a new book coming in short time about the golden era of strongmen- please do not contact him about it, he's working as hard as he can on it. Strossen's book on Anderson is a good overview of Paul's amateur achievements but it falters in regard to the backlift, by ignoring the basic components of math and by not addressing why Paul said the safe weighed 3,500 lbs when Paul's daughter proved it weighed about 2,300 lbs. Hello, that matters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan McMillan Posted November 12, 2002 Share Posted November 12, 2002 Super Strength books is great I highly reccomend it! I've just sent an order in there. Jon@han Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGuy Posted November 13, 2002 Share Posted November 13, 2002 Many of Hinbern's books can be found here online. If you like them you can buy them. http://www.maxalding.plus.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Black Posted November 13, 2002 Share Posted November 13, 2002 The grip articles index is still in the FAQ forum. Here's the link: Grip Articles index Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roark Posted November 13, 2002 Share Posted November 13, 2002 Looking thru the Muscle Builder issues on loan to me from Larry Aumann, here are some more from Mac Batchelor: Aug 1954 My arm wrestling battles Jan 1957 MB- undefeated wrist wrestling champ- Smith Aug 1957 Magic 3 for mighty wrists Apr 1961 Forearm, Wrist, Grip Feb 1962 Monarch of grip: George Zottman (this has yet another descriptive variation on the Zottman curl) Mar 1965 p 34 Ligament strength Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griparn Posted November 14, 2002 Share Posted November 14, 2002 A very intresting book is "The way to live" written by George Hackenschmidt. Check this site also: www.sandow.plus.com There is some very good information of oldtime strongmen there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gripipido Posted September 25, 2004 Share Posted September 25, 2004 A very intresting book is "The way to live" written by George Hackenschmidt. Check this site also: www.sandow.plus.com There is some very good information of oldtime strongmen there! Truely an excellent site! Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerryg Posted September 26, 2004 Share Posted September 26, 2004 Thumbs way up for Dinosaur Training by Brooks Kubik! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sybersnott Posted September 26, 2004 Share Posted September 26, 2004 I just aquired two very good books to add to my library: Developing Grip Strength by David Gentle and David Webster, and The Super Athletes by David P. Willoughby. It's a clean "David" sweep! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeP Posted September 26, 2004 Share Posted September 26, 2004 Dinosaur training kicks ass. Of Stones and Strength by Steve Jeck and Peter Martin is a good one (of course I'm a stonelifter though). I am reading The Spiritual Journey Of Joe Greenstein (The Mighty Atom) right now and am enjoying it greatly. When it comes to just grip, the only book I've really read is MOHS by J. Brookfield and its a good read with lots of quality ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarudriller Posted September 26, 2004 Share Posted September 26, 2004 Hey Snott, where did you get your copy of the Gentle/Webster book? More importantly how much did you pay? Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironorr Posted September 26, 2004 Share Posted September 26, 2004 (edited) Hey Snott, where did you get your copy of the Gentle/Webster book? More importantly how much did you pay? Chris http://www.superstrengthbooks.com Edited September 26, 2004 by ironorr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarudriller Posted September 26, 2004 Share Posted September 26, 2004 I'll have to see if Bill has a copy for sale. The only place I've found copies of the book is at Abebooks.com, would rather not spend $150-$250 for it Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zevich Posted September 27, 2004 Share Posted September 27, 2004 I find this thread funny. About three or four months ago I posted about superstrength books. Most people thought their prices were too high. Seems like times change. :stuart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonL Posted September 27, 2004 Share Posted September 27, 2004 I think that these 2 books are great Dinosaur Training by Brooks Kubik Circular Strength Training by Scott Sonnon Are some of the best books I have ever read on training, espically chapters envolving mind over matter, concentration, will power and the importance of training for health, yourself and family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarudriller Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 I'll have to see if Bill has a copy for sale. The only place I've found copies of the book is at Abebooks.com, would rather not spend $150-$250 for it Chris ← I tracked down a copy (NOT through Hinbern) for $75, not too bad compared to alot of prices I've seen for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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