Hail to the Dinosaurs!
A quick update on Dinosaur Bodyweight
Training, and then we're going to talk
about one of the biggest and strongest
men of all time -- and how he trained.
Here's the update -- the books are
printed and the printer shipped them
to me last night -- so I should have them
on Monday or Tuesday. That means we'll
be shipping the books to everyone who
reserved a copy during the pre-publication
special very, very soon.
It also means that the pre-publication
special is almost over. Once I have the
shipment of books, it's over. So if you've
been planning to order the book, do it now
so you get the special bonus, as well:
http://www.brookskubik.com/dinosaur_bodyweight.html
And now, let's talk about a legend of the
Iron Game.
Way back around 1956 or 1957, Reg Park
went on a tour of the United States and
Canada. He visited many of the top body-
builders,lifters, gyms and gym owners,
served as a special guest poser at various
contests, and also did some strength
exhibitions.
Now, in case you're not familiar with
Reg Park, let me give you a brief summary
of his career:
3-time Mr. Universe Winner
The most massive bodybuilder in the world
in the 1950's
The strongest bodybuilder in the world in
the 1950's
The second man in history (behind Doug Hepburn)
to bench press 500 pounds
Handled more than 300 pounds in the press
behind neck
Squatted 600 pounds
Played Hercules in several films -- and looked
the part! (Which is why I say, "Here's how to
train like Hercules!")
As Bradley J. Steiner once noted, Park was as
strong as the strongest weightlifters of the era --
and bigger, more massive and more muscular than
any bodybuilder of the era. He was the total
package. In the words of Hardgainer author Mike
Thompson, "the real thing."
Many, many people saw Park train during his
North American tour -- and several articles were
written about his training -- and so we have a
very clear picture of EXACTLY how he trained.
Here's the interesting thing. And pay attention.
This is important.
Reg Park was a Dinosaur. He trained EXACTLY the
way a Dinosaur trains.
He used basic, compound exercises: squats, front
squats, barbell bent-over rowing, bench press,
press behind neck, etc.
He used the 5 x 5 system on most of his exercises.
He trained for strength.
He spent more time on heavy leg and back training
than anything else.
He found that the stronger he became, the bigger
and more massive he grew.
He trained hard, fast and furious -- with intense
concentration -- no talking -- 100% commitment.
His workouts took a little over one hour. John
McCallam watched one of his workouts and timed
it. It took one hour and five minutes.
He hated training in front of mirrors, and
actually covered them up with a towel or cloth.
As a kid, I grew up reading about Reg Park and
his old-school training. And I teach his style
of training in all of my books and courses.
That's why I say that Reg Park was a Dinosaur --
and that fact alone ought to convince you to give
Dinosaur Training a try. If it was good enough
for Reg Park, it's good enough for anyone.
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. You can learn more about super-effective,
old-school strength training in any of my books
and courses -- and in each and every issue of
The Dinosaur Files newsletter -- as well as my
Dinosaur Training DVD's:
http://www.brookskubik.com/products.html
P.S. 2. Have a great weekend, everyone!
