BETA
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
coach Stack heavier stones onto your hero to discover how small, daily challenges build massive strength.
coach Thomas DeLorme
They told the wounded to lie still, but he built them back with heavier iron.
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.
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.
Quiz
During which Japanese historical era did competitive stone-lifting peak among young laborers?
Quiz
Which US Army physician coined the term 'Progressive Resistance Exercise' during World War II?
Quiz
According to ancient legend, what animal did Milo of Croton carry daily to build his legendary strength?
Quiz
What is the name of the heavy mace used by traditional Indian wrestlers to build upper body strength?
Quiz
What are the traditional Japanese strength-testing stones found at Shinto shrines called?
Quiz
What is the name of the traditional Persian 'House of Strength' where warriors trained with wooden clubs?
Quiz
At which Chicago military hospital did Dr. Thomas DeLorme first experiment with progressive weight training on injured soldiers?