Raw Lifting

Somebody You Should Know!- Bob Hoffman

Tom Barry September 29th, 2016 1 minute read

Raw Lifting | Strength Training | Strongman | Weight LIfting History

Bob Hoffman was the founder of York Barbell and lived quiet the interesting life to say the least. Hoffman began a company called the York Oil Burner...

Somebody You Should Know!- Charles Rigoulot

Tom Barry September 29th, 2016 1 minute read

Raw Lifting | Strength Training | Strongman | Weight LIfting History

Charles Rigoulot Was born in France on November 3rd 1903 and died on August 22, 1962 at the age of 58. He won Olympic Gold in weightlifting in the 1924...

Somebody You Should Know! - Valentin Dikul

Tom Barry September 29th, 2016 1 minute read

Raw Lifting | Strength Training | Strongman | Weight LIfting History

Valentin Dikul style of training and his ability to overcome severe injuries to be one of the strongest men in the world is similar to the Westside Barbell...

Somebody You Should Know! - Paul Anderson

Tom Barry September 29th, 2016 1 minute read

Raw Lifting | Strength Training | Strongman | Weight LIfting History

Paul Anderson was born on October 17th in Toccoa, Georgia and died on August 15th 1994. Paul's strength was truly out of this world and some his training...

Somebody You Should Know!- George Hackenschmidt

Tom Barry September 27th, 2016 1 minute read

Raw Lifting | Strength Training | Strongman | Weight LIfting History

George Hackenschmidt  "The Russsian Lion" George Hackenschmidt was born in Dorpat on August 2nd, 1878 and died at the age of 89 on February 19th 1968. He...

Somebody You Should Know!-Hermann Goerner

Tom Barry September 27th, 2016 1 minute read

Raw Lifting | Strength Training | Strongman | Weight LIfting History

Hermann Goerner was a German born weight lifter, professional performer and strength athlete. He was born on April 13th 1891 and died at the age of 65 on...