Official Website of David Gentle

David Gentle

David Gentle, Author and Historian of Physical CultureDavid Gentle is an internationally acclaimed Author and Historian of Physical Culture.  For several decades, he has been a regular contributor of over 25 of the world's top muscle magazines. David's prolific writings include over 2,000 articles published in the World Muscle Press on all subjects relating to physical culture or strength.   

David received the John Grimek Life-Time Achievement Award in Italy in recognition of his extraordinary contributions to physical culture.   David was also awarded the Outstanding Contribution to Physical Culture Award by the Oscar Heidenstam Foundation for services to bodybuilding. 

Classic Muscle Art 

Classic Muscle ArtA unique and fascinating journey into Muscle Art by two leading Physical Culture historians, Alan Radley and David Gentle. 

Review:  "I have been collecting bodybuilding books for over 50 years and many in recent years have taken me a long time to read because of poor eyesight but when I read Classic Muscle Art I could not put it down because it was so interesting. I can't remember reading a book in one night in all these years but I succeeded in reading this book in the matter of a few hours. Congratulations to David and Allen on producing such an excellent book." Ron C.   For more details or to purchase your copy, please visit our book section.

 

 

 

 

 

Muscle Massage

muscle massageThe natural therapeutic benefits of massage for helping promote vigorous health, improving circulation and banishing tension,  <more>

Feats of Strength

John MassisA brief look at some unusual and interesting feats of strength.... including John Massis who set the World Record Teeth Lift  <more>

 

 

 

 

 

Bill Pullum

Bill Pullum, The Wizard of WeightliftingIt was Wilfred Diamond, one of the greatest British strength historians and personal friend of many of the old strength stars, who first gave Bill Pullum the name of 'The Wizard of Weightlifting' <more>

Arthur Saxon

Saxon was in his time a rightful claimant to the title of Strongest Man in the World - this is just a part of the incredible life story of Arthur Saxon. <more>

 

PC Historical Writings

Arnold, Legendary BodybuilderWe invite you to visit David's Historical Writings section where you are sure to enjoy his collection of prolific work involving the history of physical culture in all its glory!  

Explore David's articles about bodybuilding systems and techniques used by legendary bodybuilders from the Golden Era.   Their methods have stood the test of time and continue to be sought after by muscle-building enthusiasts from all over the world.  Enjoy 'Profiles of the Greats', 'Unusual Feats of Strength', David’s personal 'Insights and Reflections' of the Iron Game to name only a few.  David Gentle is truly one of the most remarkable P.C. historians of his time. It is a great honour to present his work to the everyone!