Quiz
In which century BC did the legendary wrestler Milo of Croton dominate the ancient Olympic Games?
Chapter 1
The legends of the lifting stones
Chapter 2
The biology of a super-hero adaptability
Chapter 3
Pulling the levers of challenge
Chapter 4
The slow lane to super-strength
Ch 1 · The legends of the lifting stones
Quiz
According to ancient legend, what animal did Milo of Croton carry daily to build his legendary strength?
BETA
coach Stack heavier stones onto your hero to discover how small, daily challenges build massive strength.
Quiz
What are the traditional Japanese strength-testing stones found at Shinto shrines called?
Quiz
During which Japanese historical era did competitive stone-lifting peak among young laborers?
Quiz
What is the name of the traditional Persian 'House of Strength' where warriors trained with wooden clubs?
Quiz
What is the name of the heavy mace used by traditional Indian wrestlers to build upper body strength?
Fun Fact
Milo's giant appetite: Ancient records claim the legendary Greek wrestler Milo of Croton consumed up to 20 pounds of meat and 18 pints of wine daily to fuel his strength.
coach Thomas DeLorme
They told the wounded to lie still, but he built them back with heavier iron.
Quiz
At which Chicago military hospital did Dr. Thomas DeLorme first experiment with progressive weight training on injured soldiers?
Quiz
Which US Army physician coined the term 'Progressive Resistance Exercise' during World War II?
Glossary
lifting stone (noun)
A heavy natural rock used to test an individual's physical strength. In ancient Greece, wrestler Milo of Croton reportedly trained by hoisting a 316-pound rock.
A heavy natural rock used to test an individual's physical strength. In ancient Greece, wrestler Milo of Croton reportedly trained by hoisting a 316-pound rock.