7 Old-Timey Feats of Strength That Still Impress

In a time before powerlifting meets, organized weightlifting competitions, and bodybuilding shows, strength athletes often showcased their talents at circuses and in vaudeville acts. Strength was more spectacle than sport at the time, so athletes needed to be as entertaining as they were physically impressive. Performers like Eugen Sandow and Arthur Saxon are typically cited as the most well-known…

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