The deadlift is one of the most famous fundamental tests of strength, and Zydrunas Savickas has probably won more deadilift events in more major strongman contests than any other strongman.

The edges of some of these issues got scrunched in transit, but they still have dynamite content that will light a fire under your training.

1282-22.1-A (.5 lb.) $5.95

Shaking hands makes the first impression, so what are you: a dealmaker or a dead fish?

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No. 1233-ACL (.5 lb.) $12.95

by Ben Weider CM

Lively story of the nearly mythical Louis Cyr: the very picture of a 19th century strongman, master of the back lift and thick-handled heavy dumbbells.

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No. 1304 (1 lb.) $12.95

The Randy Matson Story

The Life and Athletic Career of History's Greatest Shot Putter

by Carlton Stowers

This American sports hero will inspire fans and athletes alike in this story of his golden years.

No. 1426 (2 lb.) $14.95

by David Webster

If you are into strongman--and World's Strongest Man in particular--then this book is a must-read.

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No. 1214 (2 lb.) $13.95

by Livio Toschi and Marino Ercolani Casadei

Collectors: save on these special edition large-format books on weightlifting history:

• The Olympic Art Contests
• European Weightlifting History

No. 1460-2 (5 lb.) both books $33.90

by Livio Toschi

This book profiles the unique intersection of these expressions of man's talent found in the art contests run in conjunction with the Olympic Games from 1912 to 1948.

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No. 1386 (3 lb.) $19.95

by Livio Toschi and Marino Ercolani Casadei

This is the story of how the sport unfolded on the continent, featuring lifting stars and the national federations within the European Weightlifting Federation.

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No. 1460 (3 lb.) $19.95