The Superb Arm of Phil Grippaldi

"The Gripper" had the best arms of any weightlifter in my opinion. At this time the world weightlifting championships included their own version of Mr Universe for the lifters that possessed great physiques to enter. Winners included 6-time world and twice olympic champion Tommy Kono, and there were quite a few good physiques around then as the olympic press was still part of competition so deltoids and triceps were better built than on today's lifters. Bill March had a massive 390lb press and was known for his physique, Louis Martin lifted for England and looked like a bodybuilder (Louis was England's most successful lifter winning world champs 4 times and silver medal in the 1964 olympics)but I don't think any of these guys could match Phil in the arm department - just look at the shape and split in those biceps!

Magnus