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IFBB Grand Prix New England & New York

ContestsSeptember 27, 2024308Views 0Likes 0Comments

Contest reports on the IFBB 1981 New England and New York Grand Prix events. Albert Beckles would win the New England contest but fall short of Chris Dickerson in the New York event. This would be the 46 year old Beckles first victory since the 1971 Mr Universe! Source: Muscle & Fitness (October 1981) Page…

The Key To Effective Organization Of Training Routines

TrainingSeptember 27, 2024172Views 1Like 0Comments

There are certain exercises that just must be done to obtain results. This article pays attention to arranging a good, all-round program for maximum gains. Source: Muscular Development (March 1971) Page #22 - Muscular Development (March 1971) Page #23 - Muscular Development (March 1971) Page #49 - Muscular Development (March 1971) Page #50 - Muscular…

Mr Olympia Revisited It’s A Long Way From The Brooklyn Academy Of Music To The Sydney Opera House

ContestsSeptember 26, 2024311Views 0Likes 0Comments

Rick Wayne pens an interesting article of the photography of George Butler at the 1980 Mr Olympia. The article contains some amazing photographs of the competitors prior, during and after the competition. Definitely take a look! Source: Muscle & Fitness (October 1981) Page #86 - Muscle & Fitness (Oct 1981) Page #87 - Muscle & Fitness…

Developing A Roomy Chest

TrainingSeptember 26, 2024177Views 0Likes 0Comments

1957 AAU Mr America provides advice on chest development. The article ends with his six favorite exercises for chest development. Source: Strength and Health (June 1958) Page #34 - Strength & Health (Jun 1958) Page #35 - Strength & Health (Jun 1958) Page #52 - Strength & Health (Jun 1958) Page #53 - Strength & Health (Jun 1958)

Quest for the Perfect Physique – Zane In Form To Take Title Again

ContestsSeptember 25, 2024156Views 0Likes 0Comments

An excellent article in the Australian Newspaper Publication the "Daily Telegraph" released days before (September 29 1980) the 1980 Mr Olympia . The two page feature contains three major articles and a number of local bodybuilding and fitness advertisements which is very cool to see. The article does not make any mention of Arnolds entry…

The 1968 Mr USA Physique Contest

ContestsSeptember 25, 2024249Views 0Likes 0Comments

Chris Dickerson would win the AAU 1968 Mr USA. This Weider magazine article goes to great lengths to discredit both Chris Dickerson and the contest as a whole. The contest actually contains numerous bodybuilders that would feature prominently in the next dozen years. So much for this Weider Publication review! Source: Muscle Builder / Power…

How To Plan Your Own Training Program

TrainingSeptember 25, 2024143Views 1Like 0Comments

John Grimek provides insight to planning an effective training routine to suit your goals and needs. He also provides a suggest routine that the average person could follow for good all round results. Source: Strength and Health (May 1958) Page #34 - Strength & Health (May 1958) Page #35 - Strength & Health (May 1958) Page #36…

Letters to Larry (Jan 1975)

InterviewsSeptember 24, 2024174Views 0Likes 0Comments

Larry Scott answers the readers questions. Source: Muscle Builder Power (Jan 1975) Page #41 - Muscle Builder Power (Jan 1975) Page #80 - Muscle Builder Power (Jan 1975)

What You Can Expect from Weight Training

InterviewsSeptember 23, 2024146Views 1Like 0Comments

The Legendary John Grimek pens an article explaining the benefits of weight training and what expectations you should have. Enjoy the read! Source: Strength and Health (June 1958) Page #30 - Strength & Health (Jun 1958) Page #31 - Strength & Health (Jun 1958) Page #51 - Strength & Health (Jun 1958) Page #52 - Strength & Health…

If You Fail to Gain Weight

InterviewsSeptember 23, 2024115Views 0Likes 0Comments

Bob Hoffman gives his insight into weight gaining. It all starts with a balanced diet containing all essential nutrients, minerals and vitamins. He goes into detail of why the biggest reason for failing to gain weight is faulty nutrition. As always the article lead you in the direction of his supplement range. Muscular Development (March…

The Nautilus Machines A Critical Analysis (Part 6)

InterviewsSeptember 23, 2024145Views 0Likes 0Comments

Joe Weider challengers Arthur Jones claims about the superiority of his Nautilus range of equipment. Source: Muscle Builder Power (Jan 1975) Page #8 - Muscle Builder Power (Jan 1975) Page #9 - Muscle Builder Power (Jan 1975) Page #55 - Muscle Builder Power (Jan 1975)

The Mighty Apollo

InterviewsSeptember 23, 2024188Views 0Likes 0Comments

Frank Burwash pays tribute to the most remarkable Paul Anderson, better known as 'The Mighty Apollo'. His feats of strength and strongman act was a thing of legend! A great read! Source: Muscle Australia - Issue #6 (Oct-Nov 1980) Page #6 - Muscle Australia - Issue 6 (March 1971) Page #7 - Muscle Australia - Issue…

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IFBB Grand Prix New England & New York

The Key To Effective Organization Of Training Routines

Mr Olympia Revisited It’s A Long Way From The Brooklyn Academy Of Music To The Sydney Opera House

Developing A Roomy Chest

Quest for the Perfect Physique – Zane In Form To Take Title Again

The 1968 Mr USA Physique Contest

How To Plan Your Own Training Program

Letters to Larry (Jan 1975)

What You Can Expect from Weight Training

If You Fail to Gain Weight

The Nautilus Machines A Critical Analysis (Part 6)

The Mighty Apollo

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