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Who said the weaker Sex?

InterviewsMay 17, 2023234Views 0Likes 0Comments

Bob Hoffman was keen to introduce the benefits of strength training for women. This article has an early photo of Abbye 'Pudgy' Stockton. A must read! Source: Strength & Health (Issue Sep 1941) Page #30 - Strength & Health (Issue Sep 1941) Page #39 - Strength & Health (Issue Sep 1941) Page #48 - Strength & Health…

The Truth about drugs

InterviewsMay 17, 2023203Views 0Likes 0Comments

Once you start taking drugs, you stop being a promising future champion. That was the message in the April 1980 edition of 'Muscle & Fitness'. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Issue Apr 1980) Page #46 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Apr 1980) Page #47 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Apr 1980) Page #156 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue…

The Story of the York Barbell Club

InterviewsMay 17, 2023372Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great read from the penmanship of Bob Hoffman. Source: Strength & Health (Issue March 1946) Page #12 - Strength & Health (Issue Mar 1946) Page #33 - Strength & Health (Issue Mar 1946) Page #34 - Strength & Health (Issue Mar 1946) Page #35 - Strength & Health (Issue Mar 1946) Page #36 - Strength & Health (Issue Mar 1946) Page…

The Man on the Cover – Bob McCune

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A great article on Bob McCune. Bob competed between 1947 to 1949. His last competition being the 1949 Mr America. Source: Strength & Health (Issue November 1949) Page #9 - Strength & Health (Issue Nov 1949) Page #37 - Strength & Health (Issue Nov 1949)

Professional Mr World 1975 WBBG

ContestsMay 11, 2023292Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Dan Laurie 1975 Mr World WBBG was won by Boyer Coe. He would beat out Chris Dickerson for the title. This was Boyers last competition prior to entering the IFBB. The 1975 WBBG Professional Mr America was also run on the same show. Ralph Kroger would win this event beating out the very capable…

Common errors in bodybuilding

InterviewsMay 10, 2023213Views 0Likes 0Comments

The 'Iron Guru' lists the 35 most common errors in bodybuilding. Not all will agree but he was a master of his time and helped train some of the most classic physiques in history. Source: MuscleMag International Annual (Annual 76) Page #32 - MuscleMag International (Annual 76) Page #33 - MuscleMag International (Annual 76)

1975 Mr. Northeastern USA

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The 1975 Mr Northeastern USA was won by Paul Price. This qualified him for AAU Mr USA later that year. He would finish 12 in this event behind Clint Beyerle. Source: MuscleMag International Annual (Annual 76) Page #34 - MuscleMag International (Annual 76) Page #35 - MuscleMag International (Annual 76)

1975 NABBA Universe Pictorial Review

ContestsMay 10, 2023187Views 0Likes 0Comments

The NAABA Universe 1975. Boyer Coe won the Professional event. Ian Lawrence won the Amateur event. Boyer Coe would join the IFBB the following year. Source: MuscleMag International Annual (Annual 76) Page #5 - MuscleMag International (Annual 76) Page #6 - MuscleMag International (Annual 76) Page #7 - MuscleMag International (Annual 76) Page #8 - MuscleMag International (Annual…

“Barbelles ” November 1949

InterviewsMay 7, 2023207Views 0Likes 0Comments

"Barbelles" a monthly column by Abbye 'Pudgy' Stockton. Source: Strength & Health (Issue November 1949) Page #16 - Strength & Health (Issue Nov 1949) Page #17 - Strength & Health (Issue Nov 1949) Page #32 - Strength & Health (Issue Nov 1949)

“Barbelles ” March 1947

InterviewsMay 7, 2023226Views 0Likes 0Comments

"Barbelles" a monthly column by Abbye 'Pudgy' Stockton. In this edition 'Pudgy' shares her lower body workout. Source: Strength & Health (Issue March 1947) Page #14 - Strength & Health (Issue Mar 1947) Page #15 - Strength & Health (Issue Mar 1947)

“bARBELLES ” March 1946

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"Barbelles" a monthly column by Abbye 'Pudgy' Stockton. Source: Strength & Health (Issue March 1946) Page #21 - Strength & Health (Issue Mar 1946) Page #46 - Strength & Health (Issue Mar 1946)

The Man on the Cover – Armand Tanny

InterviewsMay 3, 2023289Views 0Likes 0Comments

A nice article on Armand Tanny. In 1950 Armand would go on to win the Mr USA. Source: Strength & Health (Issue Apr 1949) Page #9 - Strength & Health (Issue Apr 1949) Page #42 - Strength & Health (Issue Apr 1949)

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Who said the weaker Sex?

The Truth about drugs

The Story of the York Barbell Club

The Man on the Cover – Bob McCune

Professional Mr World 1975 WBBG

Common errors in bodybuilding

1975 Mr. Northeastern USA

1975 NABBA Universe Pictorial Review

“Barbelles ” November 1949

“Barbelles ” March 1947

“bARBELLES ” March 1946

The Man on the Cover – Armand Tanny

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