Curator’s Corner is a series of monthly blog posts that reports on the latest happenings, updates, acquisitions, and projects at the Stark Center. Because my work focuses on exhibit design and gallery management, the Curator’s Corner blog series will have a specific focus on our gallery spaces. Readers can expect these blogs to report on...
The University of Texas Longhorns boast an athletics program rich in traditions and history that transcends the realm of sports. As we celebrate Black History Month, we’ll take a look at groundbreaking moments and trailblazing efforts of a few of UT’s Black history makers who have left an indelible mark on the Longhorn athletic legacy. ...
Iron Game History: The Journal of Physical Culture (IGH) was founded in 1990 by Terry and Jan Todd who wanted to promote academic scholarship related to the history of the strength sports, exercise, nutrition, training for sport, and other aspects of physical culture. Like the Stark Center itself, Iron Game History defines physical culture as “the various activities...
Two-time Mr. America, Dave Draper, offers diet, strength, and weightlifting tips for optimal muscle definition. Visit the Strongman Project to view Draper’s Definition Program in a PDF.
Chris Dickerson’s Ideal Deltoids Development Pamphlet is an example of Dickerson’s Ideal Development Pamphlets on the Strongman Project website. Chris Dickerson, 1982 Mr. Olympia, created programs for developing chest muscles, deltoids, and thighs. Included in the pamphlets are training tips, weightlifting regimens, and photos. Visit the Strongman Project to view Chris Dickerson’s pamphlets in a PDF.
Durbin-Delco, Inc., offers an instruction manual to accompany their barbells and dumbells. This is a how-to guide to weightlifting and developing strength throughout the body. Visit the Strongman Project to view Durbin’s All Americanways to Health Instruction Book in a PDF.
Martin Dworkin’s how-to guide on weight training regimens with weights. Visit the Strongman Project to view Body Building: How to Exercise with Weights pamphlet in a PDF.
When I had the honor and privilege of being part of the UT Coaching staff, I was constantly brushing elbows with greatness. Every day in the Longhorn dining hall was a veritable stream of “Who’s Who” in the buffet line. Eating adjacent to future Longhorn legends like Cat Osterman, Ian Crocker, Justin Tucker, Destinee Hooker,...
