Double-Eight Strength-Building Program

A new strength-training program developed at the South Shore YMCA has had great success in helping clients overcome strength plateaus.

UNTIL ALMOST 1950, weight training was considered an undesirable and dangerous physical activity, especially for athletes. Although a small number of weightlifters and body builders exercised with barbells and dumbbells, this type of training was not accepted by physicians, physical education teachers or coaches.

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