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Great Gyms of The Past

You don't see 'em like this anymore...

One of the greatest appeals of the Oldtime 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 and a list of a few things that every great gym should have to train with:

  • 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


  • Gymnastic 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!

    Professor Atilla's Gym
    Professor Attila's Gym - 1898


    Hemenway Gym, Harvard University
    Hemenway Gymnasium,
    Harvard University
    Cambridge, Massachusetts


    Klein's Gym
    Sig Klein's Gym - Times Square,
    New York City