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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.