Weight Lifting Collection

Dum-bell exercises. From The Household Physician, published c.1898 (engraving)
6116654 Dum-bell exercises. From The Household Physician, published c.1898 (engraving); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024.

Gymnastics at the Ecole Normale des Instituteurs of Mayenne, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
CHT233784 Gymnastics at the Ecole Normale des Instituteurs of Mayenne, c.1900 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Institut National de Recherche Pedagogique, Paris

The Water Carrier
Amit Paul

Street Vendor
Avishek Das

Sgt Major Murray (left) a former Olympic weight lifting champion of Scotland, gives his men physical training with dummy shells of the weight as live shells

Women Exercising - July 1950 Stretching weight lifting physical training

J Halliday. Champion Weight Lifter. O23975-001

J Halliday. Champion Weight Lifter. O23975

J Halliday. Champion Weight Lifter. O23975-002

1948 London Olympics in Colour A member of the USA weightlifting team seen here at training camp prior to the start of the games. July 1948

F W Reed DM Staff Photographer Ken Shaw, Bermondsey weight lifter, tearing telephone book, and carrying 6 people. 6/2/1952 C663

Weightlifting Equipment

Two Barbells

Person Holding Up a Question Mark

Pectoralis major tear syndrome can lead to a complete rupture of the pectoralis major
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Dum-bell exercises. From The Household Physician, published c. 1898
Dum-bell exercises. From The Household Physician, published c.1898

Actress Elizabeth Kent January 1963 Lifting weights

Women Exercising - July 1954 Stretching weight lifting physical training

Weight lifter crouching with bended knees struggling to lift weight over his head

Weight lifter with bended knees struggling to lift weight from the ground, front view

Soviet health resorts, workers on holiday on the sports grounds of the textile workers rest home in the ivanovo region, september 1949

A young boy at the sambo-70 sports school lifting weights as he trains to be a sambo wrestler, russia, 1991

Teenage bodybuilder

Teenage bodybuilder C014 / 0333
Teenage bodybuilder

Strongman by George Ranstead
Humorous drawing on a postcard by George Ranstead, an amateur artist of the Great War who served in the Army Pay Corps, of a strong man being rejected from a competition

Strongwoman, 19th century
Strongwoman, 19th-century artwork. Strongwoman Mary Arniotis lifting five men in a performance in Berlin, Germany. Arniotis performed feats of strength while touring Europe and the USA in the 1890s

Porter Carrying an upright piano - Tunisia
An arab porter moves an upright piano by carrying the weighty instrument with his head, Tunisia

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"Dare to Know the Strength Within: A Journey through Weight Lifting" In this captivating black and white photo, titled "Gymnastics at the Ecole Normale des Instituteurs of Mayenne, c. 1900, " we catch a glimpse of the early days of weight lifting. The Water Carrier and Street Vendor stand in awe as they witness the power and determination required for this ancient art. The image showcases an array of Weightlifting Equipment, including two Barbells that symbolize strength and resilience. As we observe a Person Holding Up a Question Mark, it reminds us that weight lifting is not just about physical prowess but also about challenging our limits and pushing beyond what we think is possible. However, it's important to note that weightlifting comes with its risks. Pectoralis major tear syndrome can lead to a complete rupture of the pectoralis major muscle if proper precautions are not taken. This serves as a reminder that safety should always be prioritized when engaging in such intense workouts. Sgt Major Murray, a former Olympic weightlifting champion from Scotland, stands tall on the left side of another remarkable photograph. His presence exemplifies how dedication and discipline can transform one into an icon within this sport. Fast forward to July 1950; Women Exercising - Stretching weight lifting becomes increasingly popular among both men and women alike. Breaking gender stereotypes, individuals like J Halliday emerge as Champion Weight Lifters who inspire others with their incredible feats of strength. As we delve deeper into J Halliday's journey through his photographs labeled O23975-001 and O23975 respectively, we witness his unwavering commitment towards becoming the best version of himself in this physically demanding pursuit. Weight lifting isn't merely about building muscles; it's about discovering our inner potential while sculpting our bodies. So dare to know your own strength by embracing the challenges presented by weight lifting – for within lies an extraordinary transformation waiting to be unleashed.