Sandow on Physical Training: A Study in the Perfect Type of the Human Form [Paperback]

Eugen Sandow (Author), G. Mercer Adam (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 26, 2003

This study reveals the marvel of anatomists, sculptors and artists in the nude; embracing the great athlete's simple method of physical education for the home, the gymnasium, and the Army Training School; preceded by a biography dealing with the chief incidents in Mr. Sandow's professional career, his phenomenal prowess and gladiatorial skill in completive matches, contests and exhibitions, with Mr. Sandow's scheme of dumbbell and barbell exercises, and his views on the physiology of gymnastics, the function of the muscles, etc. Copiously illustrated.

Product Details

• Paperback: 324 pages
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, LLC (June 26, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0766165434
• ISBN-13: 978-0766165434
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 0.7 x 11 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,836,295 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Old Time Physical Culture Still Completely Usable Today October 1, 2009

By Antti Piironen

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I have read several written works of Eugen Sandow( 1867-1925 ) and I must admit that his physical culture is rather usable still today. The first part of this book is dedicated to descripe the story of Sandow and only at second part the book is conserning the physical culture as such.
This work contains anatomy, with details of anterior and posterior aspects of body and it's muscles. I consern this very important for phyical culturist or body builder alike. The book then proceeds to give some 46 different excersises with bodyweight, dumbbells and heavy weights that are completely usable today and I've taken various exercises to my own programs. I would like to recommend this very warmly.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Good book - Terrible photos quality July 12, 2004

By Yuriy Briklin

Format:Paperback

This is an iteresting and educational book.
Unfortunately, the photographs are awfully reproduced (over-exposed, almost white). You can barely see anything, even the descriptions under the photos. Otherwise, the book is printed OK.