Live Cheesecake

Cheesecake photos have a long history and relationship with the world of serious weightlifting. From their traditional association with the world of side show and circus to Mae West and her burlesque performances, the weightlifters and strongmen have been more than happy to bow down to the vast knowledge of the barkers and PR men.

As we get ready for the Atomic Athletic Great Black Swamp Olde Time Strongman Picnic, I am going to teach you a little about strongmen and their performances. As much as cheesecake sells, it is good to pair it up with some genuine skills that will knock your socks off! Enter the strongmen!

See Circus strongman Circa 1926 Photo

If you want to learn to lift like the guy in this old 1926 Strength Magazine photo, then you need to check out my Train Like A Strongman stuff:

http://www.atomicathletic.com/store/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=BK101B

A strongman lifting a heavy object is totally cool, but wouldn't it be better if it were a hot looking woman? Even if that guy has 20 inch arms like Larry Scott, heck the old time adagio dancer spinning around a hottie in the air is going to turn heads. The acrobatics involved in that sort of ballet certainly made it into vaudeville theater and onto the popular dance floors that became part of many side shows and even into theme park dance halls. One of those parks was in my home town. My grandpa remembers going to that dance hall, as it was well known for having a spring loaded floor! I am sure that led to some acrobatic dance moves.

Maybe the strongman didn't have the grace of a dancer, but he did have plenty of strength. Lifting “odd” objects, like people, doesn't have to be left to the dancers, gymnasts and cheerleaders. Try this one out for size:

Better yet, learn to do some of the people lifting yourself. Here is the link:

http://www.atomicathletic.com/store/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=BK22B

I hope this ride through the strongman & cheesecake past is been inspirational.

Live strong,

Roger LaPointe