One of the greatest appeals of the Old Time strongmen is the unusual equipment they used and the amazing gyms where they trained.
Here's
a look at a few great shots of some of the best gyms the world has ever known.
Here's a few things that every great gym should have:
An Olympic set - not "el junko," but a real Olympic set with a quality bar, plates, and collars.
Sets of dumbbells and kettlebells up to at least 50 lbs. (preferably globed)
Thick-Handled equipment of all types.
A Gerard Trap Bar
A Full Set of
Chest Expanders.
A Power Rack, high enough to do overhead supports.
A Wrestling Mat - for bodyweight conditioning work.
Chin-up Bar.
Dip Bar.
Traveling rings.
Climbing Ropes.
Roman Column
A Punching Bag and a Speed Bag.
An Official "Challenge" Weight.
Persian Rugs (optional.)
All great gyms have at least important one thing in common:
-- When you walk in the door, you feel like training!
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Professor Attila's Gym - 1898
Hemenway Gymnasium,
Harvard University
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Sig Klein's Gym - Times Square,
New York City
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