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Podcast: Iron Culture presented by MASS
Episode: The Original Iron Sport: Gymnastics
Description: Before there was powerlifting, bodybuilding, weightlifting, and strongman, there was the iron game, and it all overlapped. Before that, there was the physical culture movement. During this era, you couldn't find a strongman or woman who didn't do hand balancing, calisthenics, or tumbling as a part of their training. Gymnastics has a long history, but today it is its own sport and embedded in some national sport systems to build a foundation for young athletes' careers. Further, it's a major component of CrossFit. Finally, you ever see the delts on a gymnast?? In today's episode, we explore these relationships...