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WOMEN BODYBUILDERS WE ALL OWE THEM A DEBT

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Women's bodybuilding was on the rise in the early 1980's. This article by Joe Weider pays tribute to Women of Iron. Source: Muscle and Fitness (July 1980) Page #4 - Muscle and Fitness (July 1980) Page #5 - Muscle and Fitness (July 1980)

“I Need the IFBB”

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In interesting read whereby Mike Mentzer debunks a Kalman Szkalak article that discredits the Weider's and the IFBB. Mentzer goes to great lengths to support the Weider's. This is all in the lead up to the 1980 Mr Olympia. Mentzer would have similar misgivings in the not to distant future. Source: Muscle and Fitness…

How to Build the Blood Cells you need to Build Big, Strong Muscles

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This article focuses on the foods required for blood building elements to avoid anaemia that could be caused from hard training. Source: Muscular Development (Oct 1972) Page # 16 - Muscular Development (Oct 1972) Page # 17 - Muscular Development (Oct 1972) Page # 45 - Muscular Development (Oct 1972) Page # 46 - Muscular Development (Oct 1972)

Heavy Duty (Nov 1980)

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Mike Mentzer addresses the readers questions. I have also attached the advertisement for Mike Mentzer's Heavy Duty Training System. Source: Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #190 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #117 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #115 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #116 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980)

John Fritshe – Trainer of 3 Mr America’s

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A great editorial on John Fritshe and his involvement in the development of physique stars Jules Bacon, John Farbotnik and George Eiferman Source: Muscular Development (Feb 1972) Page # 28 - Muscular Development (Feb 1972) Page # 29 - Muscular Development (Feb 1972) Page # 47 - Muscular Development (Feb 1972) Page # 48 - Muscular Development (Feb…

ARNOLD AND JOE

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A great article that highlights the bond between Arnold Schwarzenegger and Joe Weider. Source: Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #84 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #85 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #86 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #87 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980)

Quotable Quotes (MuscleMag International Issue 1)

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An excellent re-occurring feature in MuscleMag International. Thanks goes to Andrew Lee (USA) for his gracious donation of requested electronic copies of his MuscleMag International magazine collection. Source: MuscleMag International (Issue 1) Fall 1974 Page #100 - MuscleMag International (Issue 1) Fall 1974

Attaining Maximum Muscle Size With Minimum Body Fat

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Nutritional advice from the fictional Weider Research Clinic. Source: Muscle and Fitness (July 1980) Page #72 - Muscle and Fitness (July 1980) Page #106 - Muscle and Fitness (July 1980)

HEAVY or LIGHT TRAINING

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Mike Mentzer provides insight on the correlation of heavy poundage and large muscles. Source: Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #60 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #61 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #143 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980)

CALVES THE FORGOTTEN PART OF THE BODY …

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Frank Burwash gives us the straight talk on what is needed to develop your calves. Source: Muscle Australia - Issue 8 (May 1981) Page #28 - Muscle Australia - Issue 8 (May 1981) Page #29 - Muscle Australia - Issue 8 (May 1981) Page #30 - Muscle Australia - Issue 8 (May 1981)

Grand Prix Ordeal

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Casey Viator shares his experience of competing in the 1980 Grand Prix circuit. 5 shows in 5 months was a demanding schedule that ultimately hindered his performance in Sydney. Source: Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #50 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #51 - Muscle & Fitness (November 1980) Page #187 - Muscle & Fitness…

The responsibility of a champion

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Larry Scott relives his visit to Japan and his responsibility as champion representing bodybuilding. Humility, not arrogance, is the mark of a champion, says the superstar who in 1965 became bodybuilding's first Mr. Olympia. Source: Muscle & Fitness (July 1980) Page #60 - Muscle & Fitness (July 1980) Page #61 - Muscle & Fitness (July 1980) Page…

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WOMEN BODYBUILDERS WE ALL OWE THEM A DEBT

“I Need the IFBB”

How to Build the Blood Cells you need to Build Big, Strong Muscles

Heavy Duty (Nov 1980)

John Fritshe – Trainer of 3 Mr America’s

ARNOLD AND JOE

Quotable Quotes (MuscleMag International Issue 1)

Attaining Maximum Muscle Size With Minimum Body Fat

HEAVY or LIGHT TRAINING

CALVES THE FORGOTTEN PART OF THE BODY …

Grand Prix Ordeal

The responsibility of a champion

a look back at bodybuilding history