For the history buffs out there (heh), bodyweight exercises date back to the close of the Bronze Age. Not only did the Ancient Greeks do calisthenics, but they also invented it as early as 480 BC. If you’re having trouble, Google Frank Zane, Steve Reeves, or Serge Nubret. Now, it’s hard to eyeball or imagine exact measurements and how you compare.
With a measuring tape in tow, he visited local art museums to measure the physical proportions of classic Greek sculptures representing the Gods. The concept of the “Greek God physique” took on a brand new meaning in the 1800s, when Prussian bodybuilder Eugen Sandow (the “Father” of bodybuilding) entered the scene. Greek mythology features 12 “Olympian” Gods that controlled the planet from the towering Mount Olympus, each one representing an essential area of life (ex: beauty, wisdom, pleasure).Īmong the Gods include Zeus, Apollo, and Dionysus, who all shared one thing in common: intimidating, well-sculpted, and athletic physiques. If you’re a fan of ancient lore and mythology, you’re likely a pseudo-expert in Ancient Greece.
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