Strength Pioneer Appreciate Post George Karl Julius Hackenschmidt Hackenschmidt is often credited as being one of the first strength athletes to popularize both the Bench Press & the Hack Squat. In 1898, Hackenschmidt broke strength pioneer Eugen Sandow's one-handed press world record with a 122.5kg press. To read more about Hackenschmidt & his influence, Google: BarBend + George Hackenschmidt!

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