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Women’s Bodybuilding: The State of the Art

Women’s bodybuilding was on the rise but it was still trying to establish itself.  This is an excellent 1981 article that touches on the challengers faced by these early pioneers.  The article touches on the confusion of what type of physique was favored,  the uncertainty of the judging criteria and the very serious aspect of steroids usage creeping into women’s bodybuilding.  

Source: Muscle & Bodybuilding (September 1981)

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