This Day In Strength History

Walter Podolak "The Golden Superman" was born on August 19, 1909. He was recognized as the strongest man in America in 1933. Posolak once held the world's amateur record for a deadlift of 654 pounds.











 

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Ludwig Durlacher (aka Louis Attila) appeared as a strongman for over 20 years performing at the best theatrical houses in Europe. Attila served as Eugen Sandow’s mentor and trainer from 1886 to 1889. After separating from Sandow he moved to America arriving in New York City from London, England on August 18, 1893. Attila stayed in America and opened a gym in New York City where he trained businessmen, strongmen, professional boxers, and many women. He ran the gym until his death on March 15, 1924.  He was one of the first “personal trainers” for the rich and famous.

Vemma is quite possibly the world’s most powerful liquid antioxidant.



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Charles Estienne, (aka Charles Batta) was born August 17, 1866 in Lille France. Batta was known for a feat of strength where he would hold his hand (while seated), palm down about one half inch over an upright needle. A forty four pound block weight would be placed on the back of his hand. He would hold it there at arms length for about eight seconds, and then stand up still holding the weight at arms length.

Vemma is quite possibly the world’s most powerful liquid antioxidant.



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Bernarr Adolphus MacFadden was born on August 16, 1868 in Mill Spring, Missouri. Known as the "Father of Physical Culture" he was a life-long advocate of physical fitness, natural food, outdoor exercise, and the natural treatment of disease. MacFadden was the founder of a publication called Physical Culture which later on became Health & Strength Magazine.









Vemma is quite possibly the world’s most powerful liquid antioxidant.



On This Day In Strength History

Paul Anderson passed away on August 15, 1994.