Mighty Cool Garage Gyms

Mighty Cool Garage Gyms

Yeah, this photo is not of an actual garage, but it is an awesome home gym that a guy made in his attic, long before the internet was ever conceived of.

Attic Gym 1928
“Chester Sorenson, of Eugene, Ore., and his son, whom he is starting out right. How would you like to work out in this private gym.” Strength Magazine, 1928, p. 54

The Indian club exercise routines were clearly not foreign to Mr. Sorenson, as he has a nice pair of Indian Clubs hanging from the wall in the foreground. I have several antique pair of Indian clubs with a similar shape. My guess is that these are about 3 pounders, if they are typical hardwood, solid Indian clubs. However, beyond the above caption, I know nothing about Mr. Sorenson or his son.

His selection of other equipment is sparse, but clearly includes globe type kettlebells and barbells, which could be from the Milo Barbell Company. The Milo Barbell Company was purchased by Bob Hoffman to form the York Barbell Company. There is clearly an adjustable barbell as well. He may have also have some solid dumbbells, but it is impossible to tell for sure. There is certainly something else in his wall mounted "gun rack" style barbell rack.

I hope you enjoy this classic photo. If you are wanting to improve your "Garage Gym", you will want to get yourself a copy of our Garage Gym Guide.

Live strong,
Roger LaPointe
President, Atomic Athletic