Calvert, Alan
The Truth About Weight Lifting: (Original Version, Restored)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781466420724
- author:
- Calvert, Alan
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 166
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 0.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Health & Wellbeing, Exercise, Sports & Recreation,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Truth About Weight Lifting (Original Version, Restored) by Alan Calvert Professional weightlifters in America often claim to be the strongest man in the world, with some even stating they hold all the world's records. This phenomenon is largely driven by the fact that the general public is not accurately informed about the records, and the media often accepts and prints these claims without scrutiny. As a result, absurd claims are made about lifts, and the public is left with a distorted view of what is possible. A notable example of this is a performer who claimed to be holding a 125-pound kettlebell at arm's length, a feat known as "muscling out" a weight. The audience was fooled into thinking this was a remarkable achievement, when in reality, it is unlikely that anyone can lift 125 pounds. The accompanying illustration shows the performer attempting to lift the weight, but it is clear that this is not a realistic or safe feat. This restored and re-formatted edition of Alan Calvert's original 1911 classic provides a unique insight into the world of weightlifting and the ways in which the media can be manipulated to create a false narrative.
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