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Boyer Coe wins Sr Mr America

ContestsMarch 14, 2023369Views 0Likes 0Comments

Great article on the 1969 AAU Mr America. Boyer Coe would win the overall title from Chris Dickerson and Ken Waller. He would win by the narrowest of margins (1/4 point). Boyer would also win the most muscular and best arms awards. Whilst Chris would win Best Legs and Ken would win Best Back. Source:…

Who was the greatest Bodybuilding Star of the ’60s?

BlogMarch 10, 2023690Views 0Likes 0Comments

The decade of 1960 saw a significant change in the evolution of bodybuilding. It was the decade of progress. On every aspect bodybuilding and the standard of the physique was pushed to a higher level than what many of the time thought was possible. The 60’s saw significant advancements in training, diet and of course…

Training for the Mr Universe Title with Dennis Tinerino

InterviewsMarch 9, 2023247Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great article on a young Dennis Tinerino as he prepares for 1969 NABBA Pro Universe. He would finish 2nd in the event in tall man class to overall winner Arnold Schwarzenegger. Source: IronMan (Issue Jan 1969) Page #18 - IronMan (Issue Jan 1969) Page #19 - IronMan (Issue Jan 1969) Page #20 - IronMan (Issue Jan…

bOYER COE AND HIS TRAINING

InterviewsMarch 9, 2023284Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great article on a young Boyer Coe. Provides some insight into his background and his introduction to weight training. We also learn a bit about his training and diet as he prepares for competitions. Source: IronMan (Issue Jan 1969) Page #12 - IronMan (Issue Jan 1969) Page #13 - IronMan (Issue Jan 1969) Page #14 -…

build gaint calves with the donkey raise

TrainingMarch 9, 2023277Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Donkey Calve Raise was a favorite calve builder of the Silver Era bodybuilders. Reeves, Grimek, Delinger, Pearl and Scott used the exercise extensively to build their impressive lower legs. Great exercise when you haven't got access to calve building machines. Source: IronMan (Issue Sep 1969) Page #24 - IronMan (Issue Sep 1969) Page #25 -…

back specialization is a must

TrainingMarch 9, 2023205Views 0Likes 0Comments

An interesting article from the IronMan team focused on Back Specialization (lower back, back and shoulders) through a series of supersets. Source: IronMan (Issue Jan 1969) Page #24 - IronMan (Issue Jan 1969) Page #25 - IronMan (Issue Jan 1969)

Mr Universe contest 1970

ContestsMarch 8, 2023317Views 0Likes 0Comments

The 1970 NABBA Mr Universe was one of the greatest contests of all time. Arnold Schwarzenegger one the Professional show and Frank Zane won the Amateur version. This report gives a brief overview of the contests and also provides detail on the judging. A must read. Source: Muscular Development (Issue Jan 1971) Page 18 (Muscular Development Issue Jan 1971) …

Lou ferrigno talks about deltoid development

TrainingMarch 8, 2023236Views 0Likes 0Comments

Big Lou Ferrigno gives out some advise on shoulder development and training. Source: Muscle Builder Power (Issue Apr 1977) Page #20 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Apr 1977) Page #21 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Apr 1977) Page #22 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Apr 1977) Page #23 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Apr 1977)

Explaining the exercise : stiff legged deadlift

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John Grimek provides some insight into the Stiff Legged Deadlift. Surprisingly the focus of the exercise in this article is on lower back development and not hamstrings. Source: Muscular Development (Issue Jan 1971) Page 17 (Muscular Development Issue Jan 1971) Page 47 Muscular Development Issue Jan 1971)

chris lund reports on the ’79 olympia

ContestsMarch 7, 2023319Views 0Likes 0Comments

1979 Mr Olympia. Report by Chris Lund Great article recapping Chris Lund's experience at the 1979 Mr Olympia. Source: Bodybuilding Monthly (Issue Jan 1980) Page #8 - Bodybuilding Monthly (Issue Jan 1980) Page #9 - Bodybuilding Monthly (Issue Jan 1980) Page #10 - Bodybuilding Monthly (Issue Jan 1980) Page #11 - Bodybuilding Monthly (Issue Jan 1980) Page #12 -…

i’LL BE UNCONQUERABLE

InterviewsMarch 4, 2023261Views 0Likes 0Comments

Robby Robinson had his sights set on the 1977 Mr Olympia. He was the ultimate professional. He trained year round and always had a well balance diet. Robby would ultimately finish second in the event to Frank Zane. Source: Muscle Builder Power (Issue Apr 1977) Page #26 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Apr 1977) Page #27 - Muscle &…

i’m training for the ’77 mr olympia

InterviewsMarch 4, 2023305Views 0Likes 0Comments

After trying his luck with the New York Jets in 1976. Lou Ferrigno returned to bodybuilding and has once again placed his focus on the Mr Olympia. Lou spend the majority of the year training under the guidance of Vince Gironda. Unfortunately, Lou would not compete in the 1977 Mr Olympia, instead taking up a…

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Boyer Coe wins Sr Mr America

Who was the greatest Bodybuilding Star of the ’60s?

Training for the Mr Universe Title with Dennis Tinerino

bOYER COE AND HIS TRAINING

build gaint calves with the donkey raise

back specialization is a must

Mr Universe contest 1970

Lou ferrigno talks about deltoid development

Explaining the exercise : stiff legged deadlift

chris lund reports on the ’79 olympia

i’LL BE UNCONQUERABLE

i’m training for the ’77 mr olympia

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