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Peter McCarthy

InterviewsOctober 2, 2024291Views 0Likes 2Comments

A great article on Australian bodybuilding legend Peter McCarthy. Robert Nailon pens the piece and does an exceptional job providing some background on Peter in his lead up to his 1971 Mr Australia victory. Source: Peak Muscle Maker Vol.3 No.1 (June 1971) Page #18 - Peak Muscle Maker Vol.3 No.1 (June 1971) Page #19 - Peak…

Here’s My ‘Sock It To Me’ Thursday Training Routine

TrainingOctober 2, 2024164Views 0Likes 0Comments

Sergio Oliva shares his mammoth 'Thursday Routine'. The volume and brutality of his routines are legendary. His sessions were 3 hours in duration and in this one he trains abdominals, legs, chest, back, delts and arms! Source: Muscle Builder / Power (December 1968) Page #16 - Muscle Builder / Power (Dec 1968) Page #17 - Muscle…

A Blast From The Past 1975 Mr Universe and Mr Olympia

InterviewsOctober 1, 2024145Views 0Likes 0Comments

Peter McCarthy recalls the Australian teams presence at the 1975 Mr Olmypia and Mr Universe at Pretoria South Africa. Australian Roger Walker would finish second in his class behind the overall winner Ken Waller. Source: Muscle Australia - Issue #6 (Oct-Nov 1980) Page #36 - Muscle Australia - Issue 6 (March 1971) Page #37 - Muscle…

Chuck Collras: How He Hones for a Contest

InterviewsOctober 1, 2024125Views 0Likes 0Comments

Chuck Collras was 37 years old and just reaching his peak. This is his 3 week preparation for contests. Source: Muscle Builder / Power (December 1968) Page #14 - Muscle Builder / Power (Dec 1968) Page #15 - Muscle Builder / Power (Dec 1968) Page #48 - Muscle Builder / Power (Dec 1968)

The Austrian Oak

InterviewsOctober 1, 2024174Views 0Likes 0Comments

Dick Tyler shares his first impressions of the "Austrian Oak" Arnold Schwarzenegger. Dick was actually the man discharged with the duty of picking Arnold up from the Airport upon his arrival to California in 1968. He recall this initial interaction. A must read! Source: Mr America (May 1969) Page #16 - Mr America (May 1969) Page…

Advanced Shoulder Training

TrainingSeptember 30, 2024188Views 0Likes 0Comments

1979 Mr Australia, Graeme Lancefield shares his shoulder routine. Source: Muscle Australia - Issue #6 (Oct-Nov 1980) Page #16 - Muscle Australia - Issue 6 (March 1971) Page #17 - Muscle Australia - Issue 6 (March 1971) Page #18 - Muscle Australia - Issue 6 (March 1971) Page #19 - Muscle Australia - Issue 6 (March 1971)

The Champ

InterviewsSeptember 30, 2024152Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great article by Susan Fry on Corinne Machado-Ching. Corinne would place fourth in the inaugural Ms Olympia. Source: Muscle & Fitness (October 1981) Page #200 - Muscle & Fitness (Oct 1981)

Bodybuilding Hints (March 1971)

TrainingSeptember 29, 2024170Views 0Likes 0Comments

Three unique and long exercises are featured this month. The supine Dumbell circles, forward raises with cables and the forward twist bend. Source: Muscular Development (March 1971) Page #14 - Muscular Development (March 1971) Page #15 - Muscular Development (March 1971)

Seven-Time Winner Predicts the 1981 Mr Olympia Will Be The Greatest Ever!

InterviewsSeptember 29, 2024118Views 0Likes 0Comments

Joe Gold pens an article on Arnold Schwarzenegger. He provides a bit of insight into the man and his promotion of the upcoming 1981 Mr Olmypia. Source: Muscle & Fitness (October 1981) Page #84 - Muscle & Fitness (Oct 1981) Page #85 - Muscle & Fitness (Oct 1981) Page #127 - Muscle & Fitness (Oct 1981) Page #128…

Mr Olympia Is No Popularity Contest It Has No Room For Purring Pussycats

ContestsSeptember 29, 2024278Views 0Likes 0Comments

Rick Wayne catches up with Arnold Schwarzenegger at the filming of Conan the Barbarian and shortly after the aftermath of the 1980 Mr Olympia. Arnold addresses some of the critical issues raised by his victory. Source: Muscle & Fitness (October 1981) Page #48 - Muscle & Fitness (Oct 1981) Page #49 - Muscle & Fitness (Oct…

The 1981 World Women’s Bodybuilding Championships

ContestsSeptember 28, 2024252Views 0Likes 0Comments

An excellent contest report with a large array of photos from the event. Lynn Conkwright would take the title and make bodybuilding history in the process. She would also pair up with Chris Dickerson and win the couples title the same night! Source: Muscle & Fitness (October 1981) Page #59 - Muscle & Fitness (Oct…

The Role of Individual Potential in Bodybuilding

InterviewsSeptember 28, 2024118Views 0Likes 0Comments

Arthur Jones discusses genetic potential and also the merit of what would later be coined 'Heavy Duty Training'. He uses Casey Viator as the ideal benchmark. Source: Muscular Development (March 1971) Page #47 - Muscular Development (March 1971) Page #55 - Muscular Development (March 1971)

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Peter McCarthy

Here’s My ‘Sock It To Me’ Thursday Training Routine

A Blast From The Past 1975 Mr Universe and Mr Olympia

Chuck Collras: How He Hones for a Contest

The Austrian Oak

Advanced Shoulder Training

The Champ

Bodybuilding Hints (March 1971)

Seven-Time Winner Predicts the 1981 Mr Olympia Will Be The Greatest Ever!

Mr Olympia Is No Popularity Contest It Has No Room For Purring Pussycats

The 1981 World Women’s Bodybuilding Championships

The Role of Individual Potential in Bodybuilding

a look back at bodybuilding history