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Old-Time Strength: Henry “Milo” Steinborn

(This is the third in a series looking at old time strongmen and bodybuilders and the training methods and programs they followed. Note: The set, reps and weight used will be left out so you can tailor the program to fit your needs and strength levels.)

Henry “Milo” Steinborn was a German strongman who brought the squat, then called the deep knee bend to American soil.

The 5-9, 220-pound strongman arrived in America in 1921 and brought with him the speed and quick lifts to these shores. Prior to his arrival in America in 1921, the most popular lifts performed here rotated around “power-type” lifts such as bent presses, two arm presses, deadlifts, and curls.

Steinborn astounded the weight-lifting world with his prodigious strength, skill and dexterity. He was then lifting 375 pounds in the two arm clean and jerk; 220 in the one arm snatch; 240 pounds in the one arm clean & jerk; and two arm snatching 265 pounds. The squat was his real gift to us. He was incredible, performing five full squats with 550 pounds in rapid succession. Steinborn performed this lift unassisted without any supports or wraps. He just lifted the huge barbell on one end and leaned under, hoisting it across his shoulders. He was capable of this fantastic lifting ability most of his athletic life.

Aside from his great lifting abilities, he was an accomplished feats of strength performer. Because of his tremendous leg power, Milo would lie on his back with his upraised legs acting as human pillars, supporting one end of a bridge, while an auto filled with passengers (weighing about 5000 lbs) passed over.

According to Vic Boff, Steinborn could still squat 300 pounds even at 80-years old! Milo Steinborn, strongman, wrestler and visionary, died in 1989 at the age of 95.

Steinborn never had just one training program. He would vary his routines constantly and never had a set regimen. Here is one of the routines he followed.

Clean & Jerk
Snatch
One Arm Snatch
One Arm Clean & Jerk
Curls
Squats

Notes: Train consistently 2-3 days per week and add weight to the bar whenever possible and get lots of rest, eat good food and drink plenty of water.

Understand that to be successful in any weight training program – hard work is a must! Half-hearted effort does nothing for you. If you’re new to weight training or grossly out of shape, consult a physician first. End of disclaimer.

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