One Arm Barbell Lifts
Those who keep up with “new” trends in the strength and conditioning industry have likely noticed a recent increase in the use of one arm barbell lifts. For example, the one arm barbell snatch is beginning to gain popularity (again).
I say “again” simply because these lifts are not new. Contrary to what many believe, these lifts have been around for years and years. The lifts may be new to many upcoming athletes and coaches, but have actually been demonstrated for many years.
For a prime example, refer to the link below from the old Bob Hoffman “Weight Lifting” text:
http://sandowplus.co.uk/Competition/Hoffman/wl/wl07b.htm
As you will see, many one arm variations are demonstrated.
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The full 206 page book is available here:
http://sandowplus.co.uk/Competition/Hoffman/wl/wl-intro.htm#index
As has been said before, when looking for breakthroughs in the strength world, it is often to look back in time, rather than forward.
Ross Enamait
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You’re not kidding about ‘new’ ideas being old ones. Not only routines or specific movements, exercise philosophy, enjoyment and praise of its many benefits, but also promoting products and folding their use into recommended routines, rivalry among trainers for tauting their own routines as superior to others… sounds pretty familiar!
That is a wonderful website as a training resource. I’ve been curious about Sandow and his peers, and it’s very interesting reading indeed! Thanks, Ross.