David Gentle's Library of Work
Recent Additions
- The Evolution of Women Weight Trainers
- Muscle Massage
- Bill Pullum, The Wizard of Weightlifting
- Fascinating Feats of Strength
- Muscle Clinic - Vols. 1 to 5
- The Incredible Arthur Saxton
- Bill Hunt..."King of Grip Strength"
- The Amazing Milo Brinn
- Thomas Inch a Pioneer in the Muscle Game
- Amazing Grip Strength
- Unusual Exercises
Enjoy
the extraordinary work of David Gentle, 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.
See side menu for a full range of topics including the history of Physical Culture, Legends and a full range of informative weightlifting tutorials, schedules, training techniques and advice. Stay tuned as we continue to add new installments for your enjoyment!
Awards
- John Grimek Life-Time Achievement Award in Italy
- Outstanding Contribution to Physical Culture Award by the Oscar Heidenstam Foundation in United Kingdom
David's Latest Book!
Purchase
your copy of "Classic Muscle Art" today!
A unique and fascinating journey into Muscle Art by two leading Physical Culture
historians, Alan Radley and David Gentle.
This exciting study comprehensively explores the Art of the muscular body as it has developed and evolved throughout time, and in all its variety and wonder. We investigate the Muscular ideal, as exemplified in sports like weightlifting and bodybuilding, plus in sculpture, painting and photography, movies and cartons etc. An exhaustive history of Muscle Art is brought to life in vibrant cultural context.
Contains ~ 1000 illustrations (100+ in colour) Cover At (above): Larry Scott by Jim Saunders