Hail to the Dinosaurs!
Yesterday I mentioned seeing John Davis'
training program from 1940 - 41. I saw
it when I interviewed his former training
partner while I was working on BLACK IRON:
THE JOHN DAVIS STORY. (Which, by the way,
is a heck of a good book -- and one that
belongs on every Dino's book shelf.)
John Davis' 8 week program was written
on a 3 x 5 note-card.
It fit perfectly -- all 8 weeks -- because
it was short and simple.
And for the very same reason, it worked!
Witness John Davis' six World championships,
his two Olympic gold medals, and his long
list of World and Olympic records.
I thought that was pretty interesting, so
I shared it with you in yesterday's message.
And in response, I received an email from
Erick Brown, a long-time Dino, who is getting
great results from a program you can write
on a fortune cookie paper!
Talk about short and simple! Wow! You can't
do better than that.
Here's what Erick wrote:
"Brooks,
Good post. I'll go one better. How about a
program you can write on a fortune cookie
paper?
Mon -- Legs -- Squat
Wed -- Press -- Your choice
Fri -- Pulls -- Your choice
Enjoy your writings.
Erick"
Now, that's a pretty good workout. Thanks
to Erick for sharing it!
As always, thanks for reading and have a
great day. If you train today, make it a
good one!
Yours in strength,
Brooks Kubik
P.S. Erick's program is a good one for older
trainees -- and there are more than 50 other
programs (and tons of related training
advice) for older trainees in GRAY HAIR
AND BLACK IRON:
http://www.brookskubik.com/grayhair_blackiron.html
P.S. 2. You can grab a copy of BLACK IRON: THE
JOHN DAVIS STORY right here:
http://www.brookskubik.com/blackiron_johndavis.html
P.S. 3. My other books and courses are available
at the usual place:
http://www.brookskubik.com/products.html
P.S. 4. Thought for the day: "Short and simple
works. Long and complicated doesn't." -- Brooks Kubik
