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The Life Story of Mr America Ron Lacy

InterviewsSeptember 21, 2024416Views 1Like 0Comments

From the first moment that Ronald "Spec" Lacy stepped upon the stage at the big new Peabody Auditorium in Daytona Beach, Florida, it was evident to everyone that here was "Mr. America for 1957". This is his life story. This is PART 1 of a 2. A must read! Source: Strength and Health (May 1958)…

The Life Story of Mr America Ron Lacy (Conclusion)

InterviewsSeptember 21, 2024262Views 1Like 0Comments

The conclusion of a two part series on the life story of 1957 Mr America Ron Lacy. PLEASE ENSURE YOUR READ PART 1 BEFORE READING THIS ARTICLE. Enjoy the read! Source: Strength and Health (June 1958) Page #28 - Strength & Health (Jun 1958) Page #29 - Strength & Health (Jun 1958) Page #48 - Strength &…

My Whack-A-Back Program for Instant Growth & Muscularity

TrainingSeptember 21, 2024423Views 1Like 0Comments

Franco Columbu gives insight into his back training. Source: Muscle Builder Power (Jan 1975) Page #30 - Muscle Builder Power (Jan 1975) Page #31 - Muscle Builder Power (Jan 1975) Page #32 - Muscle Builder Power (Jan 1975) Page #33 - Muscle Builder Power (Jan 1975)

Burt Dejager Trains Torso and Back

TrainingSeptember 20, 2024211Views 0Likes 0Comments

An training article on novice Australian Bodybuilder Burt DeJager. Source: Muscle Australia (Issue #4 Apr-May 1980) Page #32 - Muscle Australia (Issue #4 Mar-Apr 1980) Page #33 - Muscle Australia (Issue #4 Mar-Apr 1980)

Meet Belgium’s Pierre Van Den Steen The Biggest Little Man in the World

InterviewsSeptember 19, 2024586Views 0Likes 0Comments

Arnold Schwarzenegger pays tribute to leading European bodybuilder Pierre Van Den Steen. Pierre exploited his great strength in many strongman exhibitions and used his great strength to develop one of the exceptional physiques of his time. Arnold shares some of his personal experiences with this Belgium wonder! Source: Muscle Builder Power (Jan 1975) Page #19…

Ask the Champ (Jan 1975)

InterviewsSeptember 18, 2024231Views 0Likes 0Comments

Arnold answers the readers queries on how the Superstars train! Source: Muscle Builder Power (Jan 1975) Page #88 - Muscle Builder Power (Jan 1975) Page #89 - Muscle Builder Power (Jan 1975)

He’s Big… He’s Scary… And I’m Training Like Crazy to Stay Ahead of Him

InterviewsSeptember 18, 2024229Views 0Likes 0Comments

Arnold Talks about his newest challenge whilst also whacking is past challenger. Lou Ferrigno was taking all before him and posed as a real threat at the 1974 Mr Olympia in Sergio Oliva's absence. Ultimately, the challenge would not come in 1974 as Lou would opt to compete and win his second Mr Universe title,…

Mr Australasia

ContestsSeptember 17, 2024228Views 0Likes 0Comments

The 1979 Mr Australasia was held at the Sydney Opera House. Richard Jonker would win the overall title ahead of other class winners Sammy Ioannidis and Rocco Oppedisano. Dave Draper would be the special guest poser. Source: Muscle Australia (Issue #1 Jul-Aug 1979) Page #14 - Muscle Australia (Issue #1 Jul-Aug 1979) Page #15 - Muscle…

The Cheating Principle Revisited… And How Arnold Uses It!

TrainingSeptember 17, 2024221Views 0Likes 0Comments

Armand Tanny provides insight into the 'Cheating Principle'. A very useful methodology to have in your bodybuilding toolbox when applied correctly. Arnold Schwarzenegger then discusses the principle with Joe Weider. He provides insight into how he employs the 'cheating principle' to establish overload by bypassing weak links in the muscle structure. Source: Muscle Builder Power…

Mr East Coast / Miss East Coast 1979

ContestsSeptember 16, 2024217Views 0Likes 0Comments

A contest report on the 1979 Mr & Miss East Coast held at the Broadmeadows Town Hall in Melbourne Australia. Danny Abrahama would win the male title and Anne Souter would take the female title. Enjoy the read. Source: Muscle Australia (Issue #4 Apr-May 1980) Page #20 - Muscle Australia (Issue #4 Apr-May 1980) Page #21…

Bob Birdsong’s Zappy Leg Routine

TrainingSeptember 16, 2024309Views 0Likes 0Comments

Bob Birdsong share how he improved his thighs and calves. His super thighs went from 24" to 27" and his diamond calves from 16.5" to 18.5" in less than a year. Source: Muscle Builder Power (Jan 1975) Page #12 - Muscle Builder Power (Jan 1975) Page #13 - Muscle Builder Power (Jan 1975) Page #14 - Muscle…

Introducing Benny Cincis

InterviewsSeptember 15, 2024262Views 0Likes 0Comments

An article introducing Novice Australian Bodybuilder Benny Cincis. Source: Muscle Australia (Issue #4 Apr-May 1980) Page #19 - Muscle Australia (Issue #4 Mar-Apr 1980)

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The Life Story of Mr America Ron Lacy

The Life Story of Mr America Ron Lacy (Conclusion)

My Whack-A-Back Program for Instant Growth & Muscularity

Burt Dejager Trains Torso and Back

Meet Belgium’s Pierre Van Den Steen The Biggest Little Man in the World

Ask the Champ (Jan 1975)

He’s Big… He’s Scary… And I’m Training Like Crazy to Stay Ahead of Him

Mr Australasia

The Cheating Principle Revisited… And How Arnold Uses It!

Mr East Coast / Miss East Coast 1979

Bob Birdsong’s Zappy Leg Routine

Introducing Benny Cincis

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