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Bodybuilding basics – beefing up the chest

TrainingFebruary 8, 2023284Views 0Likes 0Comments

The lost art of deep breathing for chest and ribcage development. Great article and a routine I add every now and then to push days. Did this routine a heap as a kid. Source: Muscular Development (Issue Mar 1972) Page #12 - Muscular Development (Issue Mar 1972) Page #13 - Muscular Development (Issue Mar 1972)

Biceps Building program

TrainingFebruary 8, 2023321Views 0Likes 0Comments

Bicep program from the early 1970's. Chinning movements were a must for arm development back in the day. Forearms were also worked with specific exercises. Source: Muscular Development (Issue Mar 1972) Page #10 - Muscular Development (Issue Mar 1972)

Try calve specialization for better and faster results!

TrainingFebruary 7, 2023253Views 0Likes 0Comments

Back in the 1970's calve development was seen as a very important part of bodybuilding. A great article of the effort needed to develop calves. The calves MUST be attacked from all angles and be more or less SHOCKED into growth! Source: Muscular Development (Issue Mar 1972) Page #40 - Muscular Development (Issue Mar 1972) Page #41 - Muscular…

mr USA Steve michalik

InterviewsFebruary 7, 2023344Views 0Likes 0Comments

Steve Michalik the 1971 MR USA - AAU provides an insight into his training and diet in preparation for this victory. Steve was drug free at this point and put in an incredible effort to create his incredible physique. Enjoy the read. Source: Muscular Development (Issue Mar 1972) Page #34 - Muscular Development (Issue Mar 1972) Page #39 - Muscular…

The tony gambin story

InterviewsFebruary 7, 2023583Views 0Likes 0Comments

An article on little know Australian bodybuilder Tony Gambin by Robert Nailon. Source: Muscular Development (Issue Mar 1972) Page #20 - Muscular Development (Issue Mar 1972) Page #21 - Muscular Development (Issue Mar 1972) Page #52 - Muscular Development (Issue Mar 1972) Page #53 - Muscular Development (Issue Mar 1972)

Training advice from Mr America Casey Viator

TrainingFebruary 7, 2023439Views 0Likes 0Comments

Great article on Casey Viator from the March 1972 addition of Muscular Development. Casey was a teenage prodigy of bodybuilding. In 1970 he won the AAU Teenage Mr America and followed this up by being the youngest winner of the prestigious AAU Mr USA. In this article he outlines how he trained and ate during this period. …

my ‘labors of hercules’ chest workout

TrainingFebruary 1, 2023473Views 0Likes 0Comments

Casey Viator Trains Chest. Casey was a teenage prodigy of bodybuilding. In 1970 he won the AAU Teenage Mr America and followed this up by being the youngest winner of the prestigious AAU Mr USA. In 1980 he dominated the Grand Prix Circuit by winning 2 events and placing in 2 others before finishing a disappointing…

vince’s corner – forgotten routine

TrainingFebruary 1, 2023372Views 0Likes 0Comments

Vince Gironda was know as the 'Iron Guru' and introduced a number of routines and diets that have been recycled in different forms over the years. This is his 10-10-10 principal. Pick 10 exercises to work the whole body and do 10 sets of each exercise for 10 reps per set. I had a crack…

my monday training routine by sergio oliva

TrainingFebruary 1, 2023353Views 0Likes 0Comments

Sergio Oliva was the leading bodybuilder of the late 1960's. Following is a great article on his Monday Training Routine Muscle Builder / Power Sep 1968 Page #28 - Muscle Builder / Power (Issue Sep 1968) Page #29 - Muscle Builder / Power (Issue Sep 1968) Page #30 - Muscle Builder / Power (Issue Sep 1968) Page…

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try my ‘carbo-tempo’ training plan for continued gains by frank zane

TrainingJanuary 29, 2023245Views 0Likes 0Comments

Great article by Frank Zane explaining the "Carbo-Tempo" training plan that lead to his improved muscle density over a 6 month period in 1968. Muscle Builder / Power Sep 1968 Page #16 - Muscle Builder / Power (Issue Sep 1968) Page #17 - Muscle Builder / Power (Issue Sep 1968) Page #62 - Muscle Builder /…

nautilus system training!

TrainingJanuary 26, 2023221Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Nautilus Training System. Source: Muscle Training Illustrated (Issue May 1972) Page #40 - Muscle Training Illustrated (Issue May 1972) Page #41 - Muscle Training Illustrated (Issue May 1972)

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Bodybuilding basics – beefing up the chest

Biceps Building program

Try calve specialization for better and faster results!

mr USA Steve michalik

The tony gambin story

Training advice from Mr America Casey Viator

my ‘labors of hercules’ chest workout

vince’s corner – forgotten routine

my monday training routine by sergio oliva

Magazine Covers

try my ‘carbo-tempo’ training plan for continued gains by frank zane

nautilus system training!

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