Ep 31 -Is Weightlifting an Art? Craft Ritual, Discipline, and Masonic Work

Is weightlifting an art?In this episode of Masonic Muscle, I read from Bill Hinbern’s Super Strength Training newsletter and then move into notes on the possible origins of Craft ritual.Where did Masonic ritual come from?Was it always the same?Has it changed over time?Has it evolved?This episode solves one Masonic Muscle problem:How can Masons understand ritual as living work instead of just memorized performance?We discuss:Bill Hinbern’s Super Strength Trainingweightlifting as an artstrength training as disciplined practicethe possible origins of Craft ritualwhether Masonic ritual was always the samehow ritual may have evolvedrepetition, correction, and effortwhy Masons should study where their ritual came fromwhy the gym and the lodge both require workA good lifter does not just throw weight around.A good Mason does not just repeat ritual words.Both require discipline, repetition, focus, correction, and effort.The real question is not only:Where did Craft ritual come from?The better question is:Are we performing ritual — or are we being formed by it?A man can go through the motions in the gym and get nowhere.A Mason can go through the motions in lodge and get nowhere.The work has to be intentional.Get out there and get some, Brethren.Have an origin theory, Masonic question, old document, book recommendation, lodge problem, fitness transformation story, or research lead?Write to me at:[email protected] Masonic Muscle on Instagram:@masonicmuscleFollow Masonic Muscle on Facebook.Subscribe and follow Masonic Muscle on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.