Isometric exercises have been used and taught for over a century. Many famous men are associated with this type of exercise and this practice has produced some of the world’s strongest men.

Alexander Zass was a Polish strong man. In the early 1900s, he was introduced to Isometric exercises by the famous Russians Krelov, Anokhin, and Demetrioff. Zass, Fillary and Waldron are a few of the fathers of isometric programs. The Golden Era of Iron Men refers to men such as Roger Fillary and Gil Waldron.

A workout program known as “The Holy Grail” was created and implemented by the great Alexander Zass. The program format is still used today in modern gyms around the world. Modifications are present in these practices of today because the original program has yet to be found. When looking back throughout history, we get glimpses of his principles

While enduring the grueling practice of martial arts training, Bruce Lee put into practice the muscle strengthening isometric exercise system. Forging his way into the fitness world, isometrics made him a modern day father of this type of fitness.

Perhaps the names of these famous body builders are somewhat familiar, and include such men as Charles Atlas, Bernarr McFadden and Eugen Sandow. These men followed the system of isometric practices. This technique can produce insurmountable human strength.

When looking at history, the circus strong man is still amazing to watch. Zass, the most famous carnival iron man has the respect of men and women body builders from all time periods.