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"I've been a weight trainer, weightlifter, coach, and fan of strength, power, and physical development for over 40 years. I have bought most of Bill Hinbern's books on the subject and they are great, informative, and interesting. I am very grateful that Bill has made these historic physical culture and strength books available, I treasure them."
Jim Schmitz
U.S. Olympic Weightlifting Coach 1980, 1988, 1992
San Francisco, California
"I don't typically send follow up emails after I place orders. I must say though, your website and the information and books I've seen are definitely very impressive. I have been looking for these pieces for a long time. I just wanted to personally thank you at 1:27 am in the morning! I look forward to receiving my purchase and ordering from your website again in the near future!
Thank you,"
Alex W.
Ontario, Canada
"Thanks for previous books - they are not only classics but provide lots of different exercises and I must admit that I have adapted lots of old training methods. From oldtimers courses and teachings, also, closing grippers comes lots easier - got 7 more closes in one two weeks! - as the forearms muscles and whole arms & shoulder muscles get new kind of stimulation."
Antti P.
Helsinki, Finland
"How are you doing? I recieved the rest of my order yesterday, and I don't think you'd have ever seen a happier 37 year old man on the planet, I was practically jumping up and down (LOL). "
Joseph P.
Pitkin, Louisiana
"I just received these books/courses on Muscle Control in the mail from Bill Hinbern...
Walt Baptiste, Ed Jubinville, Anton Matysek, and Maxick
If you look around the site a bit, you will see that Bill is a publisher of old, out-of-print books.
There is a wealth of information written in Iron Game history! We are lucky to live in a time where classic publications such as these are as available as the latest research in exercise science.
Personally, even though my degree is in exercise science, I have found much more practical information in books that were written before any science of exercise took place."
Daniel C.
Balimore, Maryland
"Hi Bill, Received my order yesterday, and wow that was fast! Good service, I was not expecting it so soon."
Chad N.
Hagerstown, Maryland
"I just received my book yesterday, The Text Book of Weight-Lifting by Arthur Saxon. I had just ordered it Sunday night! Three days isn't bad! I will be ordering more from you in the future and I love that a dino like me has a place to go to find all the so-called old school stuff. Thanks!."
Dave H.
Cincinnati, Ohio
"Hi Bill, I talked to your wife, on Saturday, and ordered three books and I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the books in my mailbox on Monday! I expected to receive the books in about a week. You two are doing a terrific job and know how to treat a customer. God bless you both. Yours in strength and good health."
Rudy D.
Rio Rancho, New Mexico
"I just want to thank you for giving us Strength and Muscle fanatics a great source of really effective drug free training methods."
Joseph P.
Pitkin, Louisiana
"I would first like to say that your books, along with Brooks' books, have opened up a whole new world for me and I want to thank you for that. I have become a Strength History junky, and have started collecting as many old books, magazines, and pieces of memorabilia I can find (thats affordable)...Thanks for everything."
Ryan M.
Furlong, Pennsylvania
"I cannot believe it. Today is the 18th January and here I sit thumbing through your Christmas 2009 Catalogue with my newly purchased books sitting beside me less than one week after placing my order with you.
If there was some way for your customers to rate their experience in dealing with you I would give you full marks. Thanks for the advice, thanks for the assistance and superfast communication and shipping Down Under but most of all thank you for providing people like me with real information on how to train. I may never be the biggest or the strongest guy in my street but I will certainly be bigger and stronger than I ever imagined thanks to your website and the publications you offer.
I'll be back for more.
Thanks and best regards,"
Mark S.
Kingsley Langley, Australia
"Bill, This is my first time writing, but I've ordered a couple of books from you and will definitely being buying more in the future because you, John Wood and Brooks Kubik, have literally changed the way I approach training.
I just wanted to ask when are you going to write a book about all the strongmen you've met over the years?
Thanks again for bringing back such great training material!"
M. K.
Hacienda Heights, California
"Hi Bill, Looking very forward to receiving another shipment of fine products and great ordering experience! Steve."
Stephen S.
Leonville, Louisiana
"Hi Bill, just got my books today really happy, Thanks,"
Stephen W.
Louth, Ireland
"Hi Bill, Some days ago I received the books I ordered from you. They are awesome. Thank you very much for the gratis items you tossed in!!!! I wish you a Happy New Year. Yours sincerely,"
Markus F.
Bavaria, Germany
"I just wanted to thank you for my order, and tell you how impressed I am with how quickly it arrived. I placed my order on Friday night, and just got it Monday morning. Another great product from a great company. Thanks!"
Scott S.
Rochester, New York
"Hey Bill; I just sent a big thank you to your order desk. You have exemplary service over there and I will always recommend your business to any and all who are interested. Have an excellent day, Murray"
Murray N.
Manitoba, Canada
"Thanks for the wonderful collection of courses and books."
Ishinder S.
Hayward, California
"Thank you for the exellent service and products. I look forward to reading them...I am sure I will be ordering more in the future. Thanks again,
"
Frank G.
Riner, Virginia
"My order arrived yesterday. Thanks, the books are awesome. Will definitely order some more in the near future."
Rod C.
Sydney, Australia
"Thank you for the great selection of books. I have about 13 or so and they are all great reads.
Thanks in advance and I'll be ordering more from you soon!"
M. R.
Clarkston, Washington
"This may come as a surprise to you. I dread doing business with American companies. In my 60 plus times I have ordered a magazine subscription, or product, or a service from the USA on 58 occasions the service went wrong, sometimes atrociously. When I ordered a certain physical training package about 5 years ago the after sales service was excellent. This was for my son. I did that course in 1960 as a teenager. It was worth the $50 that I paid.
When I requested for your catalogue by email, this arrived in a week. The address was correctly written, including the post code. This impressed me. When I was ready to order my first product I did so in full confidence that I would get what I ordered and not a lemon. I am reassured that there are businesses that understand the meaning of SERVICE. My compliments to you, and those who processed my order for a job well done.
Two lessons can be learnt from this. Firstly, a healthy body governs a sound mind as both the companies sell fitness and health products. Secondly, both companies trade under the name of the business owner. I am aware that the other owner sold his business including his trading name to the new owner. When your personal name is used for business, you will provide a service that exceeds the expectation of the customer. And you have done that.
Congratulations!
Yes, I will order more products from you in future.
Regards,"
N. S. B.
Ashburton, Australia
"It`s great that you sell these old (and new) strength books, which I can't order from anywhere else!"
Eija H.
Kuhmoinen, Finland
"Thank you, Sir, for keeping the old school training books alive."
Joseph B.
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
"I have ordered items in the past and would recommend you to anyone, excellent customer service and I look forward to continually receiving your catalogs."
Mark O.
Portland, Oregon
"Thanks to all your compilations, I have been able to own all of the tomes you have mentioned. I heartily agree with your valued assessment of their benefit to a health and strength library...keep up the great work and God Bless."
Stephen S.
Gig Harbor, Washington
"This web site is both fantastic and like no other. Thank You."
R. S.
Wantagh, New York
"I look forward to your catalog and I plan on sharing it with a few people that share the same dedication to the iron as we do. Again, thank you for what you do, it means alot in a time when there is so much awful info out there."
J. S.
Easley, South Carolina
"I just received your catalog today and just wanted to let you know there are some magnificent books on 'strength and muscle', and the selection is awesome. At any rate, I'm leaning towards the muscle control books. I may incorporate muscle control in Kubik's bodyweight training."
B. R. L.
Spring, Texas
"I am very glad that your site and company exists, your books are just great, I have borrowed two books from a friend and was really amazed. The programs and workout routines discribed, for example in Reg Parks course or Anthony Ditillo's books, are just great, especially for natural trainees. I just cannot await the arrival of my books."
A. R.
Cologne, Germany
"Just a quick note to say thank you for the many years of unrelenting passion to keep "The Iron Game" alive! You may never know how many people you have encouraged through the publications you sell and the words you write, to live healthier and, ultimately, better lives! I'll be in touch to order yet another book soon! God bless!"
Ian C.
Marion, Iowa
"Thank you for the fine service-not only for the quick shipping and quality books-but also for reprinting this priceless information."
Raymond M., Uniontown, Pennsylvania
"Finally the book is arrived! Thanks for your site and congratulation, you have done a great work! Have a nice day."
Andrea C., Artena, Italy
"So many interesting books. Even the books that have info that I wouldn't put into practice are books that I want to read. Great website."
Scott A., Meadows of Dan, Virginia
"Thanks for your info. Bill. When I purchase, it will be from you! Regards, Chas."
Charles H., Bethalto, Illinois
"I wanted to thank you for the prompt and professional way in which my order was handled. I have received my books and I am very pleased with them. I will be placing more orders with you in the near future, and I am sure the results will be the same. Once again thank you for your help and have a great day."
SPC Thomas D., APO, AE
"Many thanks for your great books. They have steered me away from the glossy newstand magazines that actually do more harm than good. At last... training that works for drug free dinosaurs! My wrists have actually grown more than an inch in the last 4 years due to old time grip training inspired by your wonderful publications. I even had to give my son my good leather winter gloves since my hands have thickened up so much. For anyone in his fifties this is astounding. My stiff leg deadlift is heading for 400lbs for reps though I only test it occasionally as I prefer good mornings. Old time strength training is literally life transforming. You are an inspiration.
Thank you!"
J. D., Portlaoise, Ireland
"Thanks for sending me your catalog! I've been looking for this type of 'unique out-of-print' stuff for a long time. I really like the down-to-earth tone of your catalog; it's unlike most B.S. you get in most publications!"
Ken A., Port Huron, Michigan
"I had no idea there was someone like you with all these old time books around by the masters from the past. So I am very grateful to be able to order books from you. Believe me you're one in a million. I've been looking for someone like you for years."
Ernest A., Malden, Massachusetts
"Thank you so much for reprinting and making available so many long-out-of-print strength books. You're performing an invaluable service in ensuring that these excellent works don't fade away and vanish over time."
Rick H., San Jose, California
"Thank you for sending me your catalog so promptly. I read your ad and was certain you would have some great material. I was not disappointed!"
Dave C., Georgetown, Kentucky
"Your catalog and the books and courses that I have obtained from you have convinced me that you are truly a champion of the real bodybuilders and strength athletes."
Jose C., Staten Island, New York
"Your letter made my day! I am really glad you remembered that I was looking for Hackenschmidt's The Way to Live. Thanks a lot and you're the best in the business."
John C., North Royalton, Ohio
"Many thanks for the Peoples and Saxon books, they're terrific reading. I liked 'em so much I'd like to order another batch from you. Thanks again, Bill, you're doing a great job."
Paul C., Manchester, England
"I am writing to thank you for the book, Goerner the Mighty, and other items that you recently despatched to me. I was very impressed with your efficient service and, consequently, would like to place another order with you."
Dave P., Birmingham, England
"Thank you for your honesty and for your contribution to the Iron Game. We need more people in this business like you."
Billy C., Vicksburg, Mississippi
"I want to thank you for your time and for the doors that you have opened in being able to discover the lost secrets of the old timers to be shared with others! Thank you so very much!"
Kenneth D., Springerville, Arizonia
"Thank you for keeping the 'classic' training and methods of strength alive. Please keep up the good work."
Stephen D., Mt. Herman, California
"Lifters are truly lucky to have the vintage texts that you offer on your site."
Lou C., Whippany, NJ
"It's certainly a blessing to have a no-frills, no-nonsense weight lifting catalog like yours around. It's always a blast to read through; even if I can't get every book I want."
Samuel C., Mundelein, IL
"First I want to thank you for providing such a great resource for training methods of the old timers. I have ordered many books from you and intend to order more in the future. You operate a one of a kind site offering the best material available on real strength and well being."
Christopher H., Orland, CA
"I was a personal trainer for 15 years and no matter what comes out in the new magazines I always go back to the old time books where men did workouts without drugs. Thanks, Bill, for having all the old time books that no one else has anymore. I have been buying books from you for a long time and I love them all. You send the books so quick and I like that because I am like a little kid and want it as soon as possible. Thanks for being so kind to us all. You are a real blessing to me and many others."
Butch C., Dunedin, Florida
"I think it's great that you offer so many true books of strength and mind power from men who defined their generation and ours in physical culture."
Michael C., Tulsa, Oklahoma
"My name is Isaiah, and I've been collecting the books from your catalog, and applying the techniques that I've been learning. I think the selection of books you offer are the best. Those books have been the only way that I could find to truly make progress. Before I heard of your catalog, I used to do what I thought was weight lifting. I weighed 130 lbs. and at my worst 121 lbs. My weight was always inconsistent. It fluctuated day to day, and it seemed at times throughout the day. Currently, 19 months have gone by and I now way 196 lbs. My body weight stays very consistent and my strength, although still weak, has nearly tripled. I would like to thank you for continuing to carry on the tradition and history of the old time strong men, and would also like to say, 'Thank you for the wealth of knowledge and the phenomenal results that I have reaped.' I couldn't have done it without your help."
Isaiah W., Sheffield, PA
"Thanks again for providing a service that allows the common man, like myself, to gain access to the long lost strength training knowledge of these past masters. Keep up the good work providing information that is making America strong again; the way our forefathers were, the way we were meant to be strong; free of harmful drugs and costly supplements that turn us into bloated one dimensional athletes."
Perry S., Burke, VA
"I thoroughly appreciate your services and enjoy all your products."
Bill F., Pawtucket, RI
"I was delighted to receive my order today! After just an initial glimpse through the pages I am very impressed with the sound and practical approach that is taken to training and look forward to putting into practice once I have studied it enough.
Thank you for making such publications available, they are so refreshing and realistic in a sport/culture that is sullied by steroid freaks touted as bodybuilders too often nowadays. I think it is a wonderful thing that you are doing so much to keep alive a genuine physical culture that anyone can benefit from."
Paul S., Melbourne, Australia
"How's everything going? Good I hope. I just sent you a money order for the rest of the books I ordered, it should be there in a couple of days. I just want to say before I go that my friends and I who read this stuff and train the old way 'REALLY, REALLY WANT TO THANK YOU' from the bottom of our hearts for your hard work and dedication to keep this material from dying and fading away. God Bless you and your family."
Michael A., Alberta, Canada
"Thanks for making these things available."
Robert R., Munhall, Pennsylvania
"Received my order yesterday, thanks again for your patience and great customer service, pleasure doing business with you."
Gavin M., Anstruther, Scotland
"I must have went over your books at least a dozen times. Every time I go back I pick up more."
Joe D.
10th Degree Black Belt
New York Martial Arts
Huntington, New York
"Looks like you're doing some good things, Bill. Keep it up."
Jack S., Greeley, Colorado
"I recieved my order yesterday and I am very happy with your service. The
book is excellent and also the speed at which it arrived in Australia was
excellent. Thanks again and have a Merry Christmas."
Thomas S., Adelaide, Australia
"Thank you very much for the training books. They are all of excellent quality, and I appreciate the speedy shipment very much."
Richard L., Metairie, Louisiana
"I am pushing 60 hard, and kind of stove-up, but have recently become interested in 'those who've gone before' from a history sense, as well as trying to keep what grip and arm strength I've still got by using the CoC grippers and a 2.4" dia. handled dumbell.
Like alot of things, from practical saddles & rigging, training a stock horse, to firearms, most of what is worthwhile was well worked out in our Dad's or Grandad's time, and all the 'new, improved' glitzy stuff suffers by comparison when you read the likes of Jowett, Inch, Saxon, etc.
I'm really grateful to you...for making re-prints of good old methods, as well as about the men themselves, available to those of us who are interested."
Dave O., Republic, Washington
"I love the selection of books you have and am anxiously awaiting the book I ordered."
Danny M., Owatonna, Minnesota
"Just to say that I received my books today and as usual your service
and books are first class. I have ordered many books from many other companies in the US and I should say that you always provided a great service.
Thanks very much."
Oleg J., Nice, France
"Love all your publications very much..."
Jesus G., Las Cruces, New Mexico
"I certainly appreciate all of the titles you have. It's sad that you have to look to the past for the truth."
Ken R., Greenfield, Wisconsin
"Thanks again for continuing to provide a great service to us 'cellar dwellers'."
Bill C., Livonia, Michigan
"Hi, Always enjoy your books .......members of the chrome & fern crowd don't know what they're missing!"
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"I am very impressed with your website and I envision myself purchasing many books from yourselves over the forthcoming months."
Carl H., United Kingdom
"Thanks for making these books available."
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"I have ordered books and tapes before and I treasure them alot, no strength libary is complete without your books and tapes. Keep up the great work."
Richard M., Newfoundland, Canada
"Thanks for all the great info, it is a great help.
Your friend,"
Mark B., Kalamazoo, Michigan
"...I've always been 100% satisfied!"
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"I have bought books from you in the past. They all were very good. They have made me stronger. I am happy to find this site, and will be ordering more books in the future. Take care Mark"
Mark F., Littleton, North Carolina
"Thank you very much for your input and informable website."
Steve C., Maryland Heights, Missouri
"Thank you for your quick reply. Just thought I'd let you know that the books arrived this morning just like you said. They look great and I'm very eager to start reading them, I'm sure I'll give your website another visit.
Many Thanks!"
Matthew D., Dorset, United Kingdom
"I know this may sound kind of weird to you, but, I feel like a little schoolkid in anticipation of getting the training manuals I just ordered!
Thank You so very much for keeping our origins and history alive.
It's such a shame, crime and travesty that more people in our field don't do so, aren't aware of it or even worse...don't even care about it. They just want the latest machine or gadget without taking the time to understand the tried and true methods of health, fitness, strength and performance success that have been around for ages.
Thanks again for your work in keeping these manuals alive.
There are those of us out here that "get it" and understand the true value of these gems.
I can't wait to dig in to them once I receive them and then place my next order for the remaining manuals next month.
Have a great day!"
Fernando P., Doylestown, Pennsylvania
"I'd like to thank you up front for having available all of this classic true bodybuilding info and books. The items you have are from the true hardworking natural training methods from some of the all time greatest lifters in the sport of bodybuilding. They don't make them like that any more."
Roy B., Flat Rock, Michigan
"Hello MISTER Hinbern! Glad to see you are still well and offering these terrific products. Very nice website. Sincerely,"
Andy F., Cedar Springs, Michigan
"Thanks very much for getting back to me so quickly, it's much
appreciated. I'm looking forward to reading these books a lot - I'm so glad I came across your site! Thanks."
Tom H., Norfolk, United Kingdom
"Very well deserved praise to you. You have really exceptional products and service."
Craig B., San Francisco, California
"I spoke to you on the phone one day in the past and it was such a pleasure talking to you, hopefully we will speak again down the line which I am sure we will, plus we would have a lot to talk about, if you would have enough time - like physical culture and old time lifters and culturists and so on and on. Okay so long speak to you soon."
Steve B., Brooklyn, New York
"I want to thank you for sending the books I ordered some time ago. You are a godsend. I'm glad to see that there are people out there keeping the history of the iron game alive and well."
Daniel M., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
"In reference to the excellent books I received. I'm very impressed by the high standard of your service and of course the books to date."
David V., Aberdeen, Scotland
"Thanks for the speedy delivery on the catalog and email. At 26 I am new to physical culture, but the books offered by you are a true inspiration to me and what can be achieved through heavy iron, sweat, a sensible diet and hard work."
Jeff L., Temple, Texas
"I look forward to your book when it becomes available. As to the books I ordered last July, I always find that you offer high quality products. I found the story of Doug Hepburn's life fascinating. I think the Wrestling Physical Conditioning Encyclopedia is a great source of training knowledge. I also enjoyed the Hand balancing book you wrote. Best regards,"
Anthony A., Livingston, New Jersey
"I have purchased several of your books and courses over the years and really love them!"
Matt F., Swisher, Iowa
"I just cannot get enough of the books and courses that you offer, when I have some spare cash - always learning, especially from the olde timers.
I hope you have a great xmas and a very prosperous New Year - keep up the good work, the iron game needs you!"
Robert B., Somerset, United Kingdom
"As always I hope this note finds you and yours in remarkable health and happiness. I did receive the new catalog yesterday and will be ordering the new book you allude to by 2 fine MD's- one of which I knew of. Thanks for your dedication..keep up the fine and valued work. Be Well,"
Stephen S., Gig Harbor, Washington
"For some years now I have changed my weight training focusing on strength and endurance by following the concepts of the old time strongmen. The reading material you offer is in that respect motivation and use training advice."
L. S., Berlin, Germany
"I just wanted to say that your site is terrific. I can't even believe that I'm able to get these titles... I'm still in shock over it. For a true lover of all things strength related, I feel like I just hit the goldmine."
R. M., Furlong, Pennsylvania
"Your site is awesome, thanks for keeping the traditions alive, what you are doing is so important, especially with our society of modernization which disrespects our ancestors by ignoring traditional ways of living in the name of science and 'progress'. Thanks again, Brad."
Bradley M., Boulder Creek, California
"Thanks again for making these great books available. I'm enjoying reading Progressive Resistance Exercise and saw quite a few other books in your catalog I plan to pick up over the next few months. Peary Rader's courses will most likely be next. I'll be sure to recommend your site to others interested in the subject."
Drew B., Apopka, Florida
"I appreciate the library of older books that you have assembled. I have
found in my recent studies that the old ways are often the best ways. I
think it is important to keep the wisdom of the past alive today."
Bill S., Anchorage, Alaska
"I have gained a lot of knowledge from your books. I also improved my strength in my work out."
Carl F., Montreal, Quebec, Canada
"Hello Bill,
I got to say - I received the books today. I ordered them Friday, and
received them today (Monday) - WOW THAT IS SOME FAST SHIPPING!
Bill - I love these books.
You provide a wonderful service, by allowing these wonderful books to once
again get into the hands of those who are hungry enough to lift the old
fashioned way. The only way. The right way.
I will be ordering more books in the near future.
Thanks again.
Your friend,"
Andrew M., Lake Forest, California
"Super strength training is a great website. Useful and important information about real strength training and valuable info about the massive power of the men of old! Thanks and keep up the great work!"
Sverre D., Larvik, Norway
"Thank YOU for your fast reply and good customer service. That is a rare comodity these days."
Kevin H., Zell, South Dakota
"I can see myself buying a bucketload more of your books too, so many great old books there. Can't wait to get them and really can't wait to start working out properly again. Thanks so much!"
Glenn F., Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
"It's a real pleasure for me to do business & correspond with someone of your stature in the weight training world. I'm 55 years old and started out weight training at age 13... I was a real skinny kid and it helped me immensely in sports all through junior high & high school. Unfortunately I didn't train much at all during the next 20 years. But I've been back at it since 1990 and while I'll never be a world beater at lifting super heavy poundages, I still love the feeling of lifting as heavy as I can and have developed a real passion again for the basic's."
Bill P., Watsonville, California
"Everything I've ordered or received from you has been a winner!"
Stephen E., Brewster, New York
"Thanks a lot for all the books you make availiable to all of us."
Petros P., Nicosia, Cyprus
"Hi Bill,
I have bought numerous books from you, including Gray Hair and Black Iron by Brooks Kubik - a terrific book. I am 65 years old and for the past three years only have worked out with kettlebells - I was athletic in my younger days, but never a major competitor in anything. I never worked out with weights until the kettlebells recently. I love them; cleans, swings, snatches, presses - I guess I'm more or less sporadic - your books have helped tremendously - so thank you. It is interesting that someone at my low level of performance can learn immeasurably from the great weightlifters. They offer excellent advice etc. I just do it at my weight rep and set poundage levels."
Ken M., Brattleboro, Vermont
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