THE CLUB LAUNCHES 1 SEPTEMBER 2026

THE IAN DOWE OLD SCHOOL TRAINING CLUB

Beginner’s Gym Guide Ebook Cover by DOWE Dynamics

50+ YEARS UNDER THE IRON. NOW I'M PASSING IT ON.

Beginner’s Gym Guide Ebook Cover by DOWE Dynamics

I've spent more than 50 years training, competing and learning what it really takes to build a great physique.

I've competed at British, European and World level - now I'm bringing the knowledge I've gained throughout my career into a brand-new online training community.

LEARN FROM EXPERIENCE - NOT HYPE

Forward Lunges (Alternative)

Muscles Worked:
Primary: Quadriceps (front of thighs), Glutes (bum)

Secondary: Hamstrings (back of thighs), Calves, Core

Barbell Squats

Muscles Worked:

Primary: Quadriceps (front of thighs)

Secondary: Glutes (bum), Hamstrings (back of thighs), Core, Lower Back

Barbell Bench Press

Muscles Worked:

Primary: Chest (Pectorals)

Secondary: Shoulders (Anterior Deltoids), Triceps

Standing Barbell Shoulder Press

Muscles Worked:

Primary: Shoulders (Deltoids)

Secondary: Triceps, Upper Chest, Core

Barbell Upright Row

Muscles Worked:

Primary: Shoulders (Deltoids)

Secondary: Upper Traps, Biceps

Barbell Row

Muscles Worked:

Primary: Upper and Middle Back (Lats, Rhomboids, Traps)

Secondary: Biceps, Rear Shoulders, Core

Lat Pulldown

Muscles Worked:

Primary: Lats (Latissimus Dorsi)

Secondary: Biceps, Rear Shoulders, Upper Back

Standing Calf Raise

Muscles Worked:

Primary: Calves (Gastrocnemius and Soleus)