Ep. 505: "Iron Tamer" Dave Whitley on Why YOU Should Be Bent Pressing
About this episode
Dave Whitley discusses the significance of the bent press and its historical context in strength training.
Get my 9 Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge HERE => https://www.9MinuteChallenge.com On this most glorious of episodes, Dave Whitley returns so we can talk about: Light banter about SNL host jackets and writing our cats in for president (note: in 2028, please write in Ozzy PAWSbourne, I insist) Why the Bent Press Matters Dave's role in the modern revival of the bent press Being called the "father of the modern bent press movement" Social media reactions: from high praise to harsh criticism Using the controversy as a practice in emotional balance and perspective Historical Strongmen & Bent Press Feats Arthur Saxon and legendary one-arm bent press numbers (370–400+ lbs) Comparison to modern strength standards (most people can't even deadlift that) The famous Saxon vs. Eugen Sandow rivalry and its pro-wrestling–like storyline Mention of Bill Hinbern and historical resources at Super Strength Books Reference to Sig Klein and his 1936 article on the bent press Quote and key idea: lifters' "greatest mistake" is ignoring the bent press How Fitness Culture Drifted Away from the Bent Press Shift from physical culture to bodybuilding and machine-based training Misconceptions…
People in this episode
Host: Aleks Salkin
Guest: Dave Whitley
Topics covered
- bent press
- strength training
- fitness culture
- historical strongmen
- emotional balance
- modern training
Keywords
- bent press
- strength standards
- fitness culture
- historical strongmen
- bodybuilding
- kettlebell sport
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