A professional strength athlete or Strongman is not a magician or performer of tricks. The feats are real and some are downright dangerous. But throughout history, real strength has had a place of honor in cultures around the world. Even the most sophisticated of audiences seem to get drawn into the awesome struggle and then victory in attempting what would appear to be an impossible task.
The GrandMaster of Modern-Day Strongmen- Dennis Rogers defines it this way- 'One tough dude (or dudette) who crushes spikes, tears cards, lifts stones, snaps chains, shreds phonebooks, twists horseshoes, rolls frying pans, bends steel bars, and/or drives nails with one blow of his fist'…
Hot Water Bottle- NEVER SEEN BEFORE!!!
Tonight June 7, 2008, on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Association of OldeTime Barbell & Strongmen’s 1st gathering, Russell Jones will be attempting a feat of strength NEVER TRIED BEFORE.
This video captures the INTENSITY of the FEAT!
With his body suspended face-up between 2 chairs… And with his wife, Lin standing on his stomach… Russell will attempt to blow up and burst a Hot Water Bottle… The back pressure alone is incredible… it takes between 500 and 700 pounds of pressure to get a REAL one to explode… No mouthpieces or plugs were used.
This is a REAL hot water bottle from the CARA Corporation, Warwick, RI, USA.
‘As a witness it was very exciting and I was drawn into the extreme stress that Mr. Jones was forced to endure. As a Medical Professional I had grave concerns about the well-being of the performer. DO NOT try this one at home.' Robert M. Goldman MD, PhD, DO, FAASP Chairman of the Board-A4M
World Chairman-International Medical Commission
Chairman-World Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine
President Emeritus-National Academy of Sports Medicine
Guinness Book World Record Holder
Best Selling Author- 'Death in the Locker Room'
This is the View that had the good Doctor a bit alarmed :D --
On the Video: Steve ‘the Mighty Stefan’ Sadicario- the World’s Strongest MC Dennis Rogers- the modern-day GrandMaster of Strongmen & my Mentor Artie Dreschler- President of the AOBS Dick ‘Smitty’ Smith- York Barbell Legend, AOBS Honoree Doris Barrileaux- Grand Dame of Women’s Bodybuilding Jim Sanders- AOBS Artist
US Olympian Joe Dube Kenny Hall- Bodybuilder, AOBS Honoree Dr. Ken Rosa- DC, Iron Game Historian, Mr. Universe competitor, Musician Russ ‘Buddy’ Jones- Wrestling Champion
July 12, 2002
Dear Russell,
I wanted to let you know how impressed I was with your performance
at the 19th Annual Association of Oldetime Barbell and Strongmen
event. As you know, there are very few individuals in the
world who are capable of such a display of strength. The ease
with which you performed such difficult feats clearly showed
that you have reached the ranks of a professional strongman.
If you ever need a recommendation for performance or anything
else, please let me know.
Pound-for-pound the Strongest Man in the World for the
feats he performs. Dennis is the modern-day GrandMaster of Strongmen.
June 29, 2002
To Whom It May Concern:
All the World Loves a Strongman
On Saturday night June 22nd, 2002 at the Saddle Brook Marriot
Hotel in New Jersey, Russell Jones thrilled and inspired
over 250 guests at the Association of Oldetime Barbell and
Strongmen Reunion by performing dynamic feats of strength.
Russell Jones is truly a genuine role model who projects,
teaches and inspires while following the age-old Greek maxim-
A sound mind in a sound body. Thank you for
reminding us that the care of the body is a sacred responsibility,
the first we accept and the last we lay down. Young and
old can only benefit from his message and the way it is
delivered.
Sincerely,
Vic Boff
President
A.O.B.S.
4959 Viceroy Street, Suite 203
Cape Coral, Florida 33904
Vic Boff is a top authority in the world of
strength and fitness. He has spent over half a century working
out, and guiding others in their quest for physical excellence.
He is a renowned author in the fitness field, and a highly
sought after consultant, lending expertise to some of the
greatest fitness innovators in history.
Vic, a retired health store owner, is the former president
of the world-famous Iceberg Athletic Club, and is the current
president of the renowned Association of Oldetime Barbell
and Strongmen.
Feats Foto Gallery
For a larger view simply click on a photo
Blow up and burst a Hot
Water Bottle... with lung power!
Bend a 1/2" thick, round
steel bar... around his neck... into a Fish!
Smash 9- 2" thick bricks... with one crushing blow!
Bend a 60 penny spike in half... with bare hands!
Tear a deck of Bicycle
brand plastic coated playing cards in half using
only grip strength!