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A 05-04-15 12:42 AM - Post#822740    


Tommy Kono doing a handstand supported overhead by fellow 1952 Olympian Clyde Emrich.
The same Clyde Emrich who in later years was also a long-time strength coach for the Chicago Bears in the NFL.


One of Mr Kono's maxims for the weightlifter "is consider yourself an athlete and not a strong man".

Stars & Stripes story on Tommy Kono's return to army life after his 1952 Olympic victory

November 2014 Interview with Bob Whelan
He talks about his bodybuilding training (in general without specifics) and contests.

Some training wisdom for Olympic lifting from Tommy Kono

Cheers

JP
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