It's interesting that in the movies of the 40s someone like Robert Mitchum represented the pinnacle of the male physique. It would be a while before bodies like Sandow's were common on the big screen. And, I would dare say, not too many stars would top him even today.
I was interested in his routine so I googled it. Looks like a lot of compound exercises.
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Sandow was a big believer in gymnastics and bodyweight exercises as well. He would often combine his training, doing gymnastics and bodyweight mixed in with weight training. Below is an example of one of his methods of training. He would do the exercises with dumbbells, barbells and kettlebells, like most of the old-timers.
It's interesting that in the movies of the 40s someone like Robert Mitchum represented the pinnacle of the male physique. It would be a while before bodies like Sandow's were common on the big screen. And, I would dare say, not too many stars would top him even today.
I was interested in his routine so I googled it. Looks like a lot of compound exercises.
Online source:
Sandow was a big believer in gymnastics and bodyweight exercises as well. He would often combine his training, doing gymnastics and bodyweight mixed in with weight training. Below is an example of one of his methods of training. He would do the exercises with dumbbells, barbells and kettlebells, like most of the old-timers.
It's interesting that in the movies of the 40s someone like Robert Mitchum represented the pinnacle of the male physique. It would be a while before bodies like Sandow's were common on the big screen. And, I would dare say, not too many stars would top him even today.
I was interested in his routine so I googled it. Looks like a lot of compound exercises.
Online source:
Sandow was a big believer in gymnastics and bodyweight exercises as well. He would often combine his training, doing gymnastics and bodyweight mixed in with weight training. Below is an example of one of his methods of training. He would do the exercises with dumbbells, barbells and kettlebells, like most of the old-timers.
It's interesting that in the movies of the 40s someone like Robert Mitchum represented the pinnacle of the male physique. It would be a while before bodies like Sandow's were common on the big screen. And, I would dare say, not too many stars would top him even today.
I was interested in his routine so I googled it. Looks like a lot of compound exercises.
Online source:
Sandow was a big believer in gymnastics and bodyweight exercises as well. He would often combine his training, doing gymnastics and bodyweight mixed in with weight training. Below is an example of one of his methods of training. He would do the exercises with dumbbells, barbells and kettlebells, like most of the old-timers.
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