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Thomas Inch (27 Dec 1881 - 12 Dec 1963) Strongman and Physical Culturist. Inch was Britain's Strongest man at his peak and and accomplished performer as well as author. He is probably best known for his 'Unliftable' dumbbell. An beast of a bell weighing 78kg (172lbs) with a handle that is four inches (100mm) long, and 2 and 3/8's of an inch (60.7mm) in diameter. None of Inch's contemporaries were able to lift it. It was eventually lifted in 1956 by Scottish strongman John Gallacher.
A Manual of Physical Training by Thomas Inch.pdfA Manual of Physical Training
Thomas Inch On Strength.pdfThomas Inch On Strength
A Manual of Physical training contains lots of guidance, everything from self resisted (dynamic tension) exercises up to weightlifting. Thomas Inch on Strength includes some really good descriptions of the Bent press and Two hands anyhow, two staples of the performing strongman.
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