How did Boxers Train Historically with Dumbbells? - A Brief Look at Boxing history

From Ancient Rome to Arnold Schwarzenegger, dumbbells are one of the most ancient and popular exercise implements. In this short video, we explore the methods used by late 19th and early 20th century boxers (such as Bob Fitzsimmons and Billy Edwards) to train for contests and self-defense, using light dumbbells in a very specific manner--ending with some silent film footage featuring Charlie Chaplin, which actually documents some techniques. For more on the history of dumbbells from ancient times to the present, check out our video on the subject: