Angelo Siciliano (A.K.A. Charles Atlas)

10/30/1892-12/23/1972

Here is some information about Charles atlas through out his life

Here a personal message from Charles atlas the director of the FAMOUS ATLAS SYSTEM

Pics of Charles throughout his life

Charles atlas at age 11

Charles atlas at different stages of his life

Charles Atlas Pulls Locomotive - This is an actual photo of Charles Atlas towing a 72 ton Pennsylvania Railroad car that was 112 feet long, along the tracks of railroad's Sunnyside, LI.

Tearing a Thick Telephone Book in Half with one easy motion.

Charles Atlas bends a 1 ½ in thick, 6 foot long steel bar with his teeth while lifting 2 people on the bar

Here a quote from Stewart Robertson

Here are some of the things that you can supposedly do from using the Charles Atlas program… How to Tear a Thick Telephone Book or Deck of Cards in Half with one easy motion. Bending a Huge 6-Inch Spike Double. Smash a 3 1/2-Inch Nail Through 2 Inches of Sturdy Pine Planks. Bending a Steel Bar 6 Feet Long and 1/2-Inch Thick. Pulling an Automobile with Your Neck. Lifting One End of A Car Clear Off the Ground. Lifting a Man Heavier than Yourself. Lifting a Man with One Hand. Lifting a Pony Into the Air. Holding Two Cars Each Going in Opposite Directions.

Here is an original order form for the Charles Atlas program with one of his famous quotes

Here is the actual link to the official Charles atlas workout website

http://www.charlesatlas.com/

Here is the link to the Charles atlas museum

http://www.charlesatlas.com/museum.html