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My ‘Sock It to me’ Wednesday training routine

TrainingApril 18, 2023444Views 0Likes 0Comments

Sergio Olvia's Abdominal and Legs Training Routine from the late 1960's. The volume of training he used for legs was beyond belief. Source: Muscle Builder / Power (Issue Jan 1969) Page #16 - Muscle Builder / Power (Issue Jan 1969) Page #17 - Muscle Builder / Power (Issue Jan 1969) Page #18 - Muscle Builder / Power…

Isolating the delts for phenomenal Growth

TrainingApril 18, 2023317Views 0Likes 0Comments

Vince Gironda takes Don Peters through a Delt Workout. Source: Muscle Builder / Power (Issue Jan 1969) Page #8 - Muscle Builder / Power (Issue Jan 1969) Page #9 - Muscle Builder / Power (Issue Jan 1969) Page #10 - Muscle Builder / Power (Issue Jan 1969) Page #56 - Muscle Builder / Power (Issue Jan 1969) Page #58…

The frosting on the cake

ContestsApril 17, 2023230Views 0Likes 0Comments

Frank Zane captures the 1968 IFBB Mr America. The competition was stiff. Don Peters won the Tall Class and Rock Stonewall won the Short Class. Frank had to beat out the very impressive John DeCola in the Medium Class on his way to overall victory. Source: Muscle Builder / Power (Issue Jan 1969) Page…

Thigh Training for Strength and Tone

TrainingApril 9, 2023246Views 0Likes 0Comments

World Women's Bodybuilding Champion Lisa Lyon shares he lower body training routine. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #68 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #69 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #70 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #91 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980)

MY Pursuit of the third Olympia

InterviewsApril 9, 2023304Views 0Likes 0Comments

Frank Zane explains his planes for the 1979 Mr Olympia. He was incorporating powerlifting moves to move his lean body mass to 195lbs in his quest to capture a 3rd Mr Olympia Crown. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #6 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #7 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page…

Femininity and the Woman Bodybuilder

InterviewsApril 7, 2023234Views 0Likes 0Comments

1980 BETTY WEIDER QUOTE: "The benefits of weight training and bodybuilding are in no way restricted to men. Nor does bodybuilding threaten a woman's femininity. In fact, it enhances it." Source: Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #94 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #95 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #107 - Muscle &…

The Colorado Experiment

InterviewsApril 7, 2023257Views 0Likes 0Comments

The experiment was conducted at the Colorado State University in May of 1973. Casey added 45lbs to his frame in 28 days using only Nautilus Equipment. This equipment was designed to provide all of the requirements of full range, rotary form, automatic variable, direct resistance. Casey weighed 167lbs on May 1, and after the 28 days…

The Columbus Diary

ContestsApril 4, 2023484Views 0Likes 0Comments

An extensive and comprehensive review of the 1979 World Bodybuilding Championships, Mr International and the Mr Olympia. A great read for any bodybuilding enthusiast. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #30 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #31 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #32 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #33…

my mr. olympia shoulder workout

TrainingMarch 25, 2023563Views 0Likes 0Comments

Chris Dickerson prepares his shoulders for the 1979 Mr Olympia. Basic but effective exercises is all he needs. Enjoy the read. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #10 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #11 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #12 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #29 -…

bigger biceps bodybuilding’s most common goal!

TrainingMarch 25, 2023250Views 0Likes 0Comments

In 1979 Boyer Coe was coming on strong and was considered a live chance to take the Mr Olympia title. Here is a great article on how he prepared his impressive biceps for the event. Boyer would ultimately finish 3rd to Frank Zane in the event. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #26…

Oliva, Sipes and Zane win IFBB titles

ContestsMarch 14, 2023219Views 0Likes 0Comments

Flash report on 1968 Mr Olympia (Sergio Oliva), Mr Universe (Frank Zane) and Mr World (Chuck Sipes). Arnold Schwarzenegger would taste defeat for the first time at the hands of Frank Zane. Sergio would win the Mr Olympia unopposed! Harold Poole was consumed with business opportunities, Dave Draper had a heavy movie making schedule in Hollywood,…

Jr Mr America title to Coe

ContestsMarch 14, 2023268Views 0Likes 0Comments

Great article on the 1969 AAU Jr Mr America. Boyer Coe would win the overall title from Chris Dickerson. The youthful Coe presented a greatly improved physique from prior competitions to overcome Chris Dickerson who was not quiet at his peak. Source: IronMan (Issue Sep 1969) Page #18 - IronMan (Issue Sep 1969) Page #19 - IronMan (Issue…

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My ‘Sock It to me’ Wednesday training routine

Isolating the delts for phenomenal Growth

The frosting on the cake

Thigh Training for Strength and Tone

MY Pursuit of the third Olympia

Femininity and the Woman Bodybuilder

The Colorado Experiment

The Columbus Diary

my mr. olympia shoulder workout

bigger biceps bodybuilding’s most common goal!

Oliva, Sipes and Zane win IFBB titles

Jr Mr America title to Coe

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