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Old-time Equipment

There are pictures of you using a Power Twister Bar and I am really intrigued. Do you believe they serve a valuable purpose? How about the Bullworker? I’m also interesting in bending steel and other types of strength feats.

The Samson Power Twister is not commendable for any real musclebuilding or power building; more of a pumping tool used backstage before local competition. In fact I thought they were by now designated to their proper place in attics across the globe. The Bullworker I suspect is okay for certain mentalities or if one is limited in space or desperate to exert oneself.

I’ve never applied myself to strongman steel-bending (spikes, coins, horseshoes, bars) and thus have no suggestions.

Start with Dave Whitley at irontamer.com… he’s immersed in bending steel and you might pick up a scent to follow…

Go… Godspeed… Dave

- Dave Draper Posted on October 21st, 2009 in Iron History by Dave Draper