Bert Assirati’s 1938 Feats of Strength
- Could lay on his back on the floor, and pull over at arms length a 200 lb.
barbell, to set a British record. - Could squat 800 lbs. unofficial World record.
- Could squat with one leg with a 200 lbs. barbell on his shoulders.
- Could squat continuously for half an hour while supporting 235 lbs.
- Could perform three one arm pull-ups, at bodyweight of 240 lbs.
- Could hold a one-hand stand when weighing 266 lbs.
- Could do a crucifix on the rings when weighing 266 lbs.
- Could do a military press of 160 lbs. with one arm.
- Could perform a back somersault while holding a 56 lb. block weight in each hand.
- Could perform back somersaults, or flip-flaps, while weighing 266 lbs.
- Long distance cyclist.
- Champion strand puller.
- Could carry a piano a long distance on his back.
- Could carry a telegraph pole a long distance on his back.
Strong fatty, I doubt the waist measurements are right, it was not uncommon for these older strongmen, bb to inflate their numbers.
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