Full book for those curious: https://archive.org/details/the-way-to-live
My abridged edit:
PDF: https://mega.nz/file/5xN2VZpJ#zEAL3MiB7GUabaCyq_hi65qv6WixUjwa4AlRgLRWWNA
DOCX: https://mega.nz/file/p5cVAAqK#YGLIN_w8BBetvyPcZ-mMQ7bJv3qplIBA0PEtlSMSVB4
ODT: https://mega.nz/file/gwEBVQjD#HYTJHFT2dkLj7ZeMAG2LSvEBtn_xZzY9btBdr4EeHkU
or
https://archive.org/details/workout-classically
My edit contains only his exercises with example drawings. For ease of use / printing out.
This is from a time (1908) before steroids existed or the time of targeting specific muscles with so much specialized equipment.
I’m a big fan of this workout routine because you do not need to buy so much hardware for your home gym. I figured it could be worth sharing my edit since I’ve been enjoying chasing this classical weight lifter aesthetic and my own results.
There are 14 exercises without any equipment at all, many more with weights and very few other tools.
Neck, nape, spine - some things are just funny. All in all, he wasn’t too far off compared to today’s standard. He overloads progressiely and keeps track of his progress. That’s great.
That leg press with Barbells looks wild…
But very interesting to see what has changed since then and what stayed the same.
