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The Night Larry Scott Won the First Olympia

ContestsApril 16, 2024427Views 1Like 0Comments

In the bodybuilding world of the '60s, God was 5'8" and weighed 215lbs, his name was Larry Scott. Rick Wayne, does as only he can, provides an exceptional recap of the first Mr Olympia! You almost feel that you are one of the 6,000 roaring fans that took over the Brooklyn Academy of Music on…

My Way

InterviewsApril 16, 2024223Views 0Likes 0Comments

Ed Corney, one of the master posers of bodybuilding, gives his insight into the lost art of posing. THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA. Thankyou to Jason for his contribution. Source: Muscle & Fitness (March 1980) Page #44 - Muscle & Fitness (Mar 1980) Page #45 - Muscle & Fitness (Mar 1980) Page #46…

The Best Exercises – Pro… Con…

TrainingApril 14, 2024313Views 0Likes 0Comments

This article provides the pro's and con's of the squat, bench press and preacher curl. Source: Muscular Development (Mar 1970) Page #18 - Muscular Development (Mar 1970) Page #19 - Muscular Development (Mar 1970) Page #51 - Muscular Development (Mar 1970)

Secrets of Champions Arm Building

TrainingApril 14, 2024334Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great article that reveals the methodologies to training arms from some of the greats. Reeves, Park, Scott and Pearl amongst others are discussed in this excellent training article. Source: Muscular Development (Mar 1970) Page #8 - Muscular Development (Mar 1970) Page #9 - Muscular Development (Mar 1970) Page #11 - Muscular Development (Mar 1970) Page #46 -…

Explaining the Exercise – The Decline Press

TrainingApril 13, 2024234Views 0Likes 0Comments

Muscular Development often provided a column called "Explaining the Exercise". This month focuses on the Decline Press for chest development. Source: Muscular Development (Dec 1970) Page #23 - Muscular Development (Mar 1970) Page #46 - Muscular Development (Mar 1970)

BodyBuilding Hints March 1970

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Muscular Development often provided some instructional exercise guidance. This edition focuses on the Half Sit Up and Half Leg Raise, Rowing Motion while Bent Forward and the One Arm Dumbell Raise while Lying on Side. Source: Muscular Development (Issue Mar 1970) Page 14 (Muscular Development Issue Mar 1970) Page 15 (Muscular Development Issue Mar…

Ed Corney Physique Champion

InterviewsApril 12, 2024376Views 0Likes 0Comments

An excellent article on Ed Corney at the beginning of his career. Source: Muscular Development (Issue Dec 1970) Page 34 (Muscular Development Issue Dec 1970) Page 39 (Muscular Development Issue Dec 1970) Page 52 (Muscular Development Issue Dec 1970)

Jim Morris 1970 Mr California

InterviewsApril 11, 2024270Views 0Likes 0Comments

An excellent article on Jim Morris shortly after his 1970 Mr California victory. Jim was one of the many physique champions trained by Bill Pearl at his Health Studio in Pasadena. Jim would go on to win the 1973 Mr America competition by a record margin. He was also the oldest bodybuilder to capture the…

1970 Mr United States Winners

ContestsApril 11, 2024324Views 0Likes 0Comments

Casey Viator dominates the 1970 Mr USA. He would win the overall title, most muscular award and every body part subdivision award except for best abdominals. Source: Muscular Development (Issue Dec 1970) Page 47 (Muscular Development Issue Dec 1970) Page 68 (Muscular Development Issue Dec 1970)

Mr World

ContestsApril 11, 2024276Views 0Likes 0Comments

The 1970 "Mr. World" contest was held before a crowd of 5,000 enthusiastic spectators in the luxurious Veterans Memorial Auditorium. To ensure that we could again savor this rich fare, ABC "Wide World of Sport" were there to record the event for television-the first time such an event would be seen on 50 million screens…

BodyBuilding Hints December 1970

TrainingApril 11, 2024361Views 0Likes 0Comments

Muscular Development often provided some instructional exercise guidance. This edition focuses on the Bent Arm Pullover on Bench, Raise on Toes with Heavy Barbell and the Reverse Push up above Floor. Source: Muscular Development (Issue Dec 1970) Page 14 (Muscular Development Issue Dec 1970) Page 15 (Muscular Development Issue Dec 1970)

Explaining the Exercise – The Side Bend

TrainingApril 11, 2024203Views 0Likes 0Comments

Muscular Development often provided a column called "Explaining the Exercise". This month focuses on the Side Bend fir oblique development. Source: Muscular Development (Dec 1970) Page #19 - Muscular Development (Dec 1970) Page #49 - Muscular Development (Dec 1970)

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The Night Larry Scott Won the First Olympia

My Way

The Best Exercises – Pro… Con…

Secrets of Champions Arm Building

Explaining the Exercise – The Decline Press

BodyBuilding Hints March 1970

Ed Corney Physique Champion

Jim Morris 1970 Mr California

1970 Mr United States Winners

Mr World

BodyBuilding Hints December 1970

Explaining the Exercise – The Side Bend

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