by Manuel Antonio Noriega
for Men’s Health Magazine
March 1998
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How to Become a Strongman
by Manuel Antonio Noriega
for Men’s Health Magazine
March 1998
Uncommon Knowledge
For the past several years I've had a lot of time on my hands. Whereas once I used to run a country, now mostly I just run in place. Whereas once I had the weight of the world on my shoulders, now I look around and I don't have any weights. But this predicament hasn't slowed me down at all. In fact, if you're suddenly pulled away from home, or even deposed, you can still become a strongman by relying on nothing but the bare essentials. So take some dictation from a friendly dictator.
1) The pushup
This is an old standby that doesn't require much room and will work your chest, shoulders and arms. Lie facedown on the floor with your feet together and your hands shoulder-width apart. Then push yourself up until your arms are straight. Do as many as you can. If, like me, you find that maintaining power is extra important, mount a greater resistance by placing your feet on a bunk. It increases the angle and makes the exercise tougher.