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from shepherd boy to king of the hill

InterviewsJanuary 2, 2023296Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great article on Franco Columbu. Franco discusses his upbringing and his journey to the USA. A must read for all Franco fans. Enjoy. Source: Muscle and Fitness (Issue Aug 1980) Page #22 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Aug 1980) Page #23 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Aug 1980) Page #24 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Aug 1980) Page #25…

build herculean arms with a super-speed tri-set blitz says leroy colbert

TrainingJanuary 1, 2023386Views 0Likes 0Comments

Leroy Colbert was a competitive bodybuilder of the 1950's. He was renowned for his incredible upper body development. This is his arm routine. Source: Muscle Power (Issue Feb 1961) Page #18 - Muscle Power (Issue Feb 1961) Page #19 - Muscle Power (Issue Feb 1961) Page #20 - Muscle Power (Issue Feb 1961) Page #38 - Muscle Power (Issue Feb…

rick wayne’s 20″ arm routine

TrainingJanuary 1, 2023745Views 0Likes 0Comments

Before Rick Wayne was a lead writer for Weider Magazines he was a leading bodybuilder. This is his Arm routine from the early 1960's Source: IronMan (Issue Nov 1968) Page #16 - IronMan (Issue Nov 1968) Page #17 - IronMan (Issue Nov 1968) Page #75 - IronMan (Issue Nov 1968)

exercise of the month February 1961. the introduction of the leg extension

TrainingJanuary 1, 2023205Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Leg Extension is now a staple piece of equipment in every gym. It origin's date back to the late 1950's / early 1960's. Source: Muscle Power (Issue Feb 1961) Page #50 - Muscle Power (Issue Feb 1961) Page #45 - Muscle Power (Issue Feb 1961)

steve reno — california adonis

InterviewsDecember 31, 2022969Views 0Likes 0Comments

Steve Reno was one of the lesser know bodybuilding stars of the Siver Era. He was the winner of the 1968 'Mr Venice Beach'. He had an excellent well balanced physique with great proportions. This article lets us know a bit more about him and also provides some insight into his training routine. Source: IronMan (Issue…

dickerson wins mr.usa. title

ContestsDecember 31, 2022199Views 0Likes 0Comments

1968 AAU Mr. USA. Chris Dickerson beats a loaded field to win this very prestigious title. He was a clear winner from Boyer Coe. Steve Reno and Ken Waller were other notable competitors. Source: IronMan (Issue Nov 1968) Page #34 - IronMan (Issue Nov 1968)

Schwarzenegger & tinerino win mr.universe titles in london

ContestsDecember 31, 2022221Views 0Likes 0Comments

The 1968 NABBA Mr Universe was a historical bodybuilding event for multiple reasons. Arnold Schwarzenegger wins his 1st professional title. Franco Columbu wins the most muscular award in the amateur competition and Dennis Tinerino wins the amateur title. Source: IronMan (Issue Nov 1968) Page #34 - IronMan (Issue Nov 1968) Page #35 - IronMan (Issue Nov 1968) Page #36 -…

Mr.Universe of 1957

ContestsDecember 30, 2022259Views 0Likes 0Comments

Flash Report of 1957 NABBA Mr Universe from the London Coliseum. Source: IronMan (Issue Feb 1958) Page #18 - IronMan (Issue Feb 1958) Page #43 - IronMan (Issue Jan 1958)

Jack delinger the modern hercules

InterviewsDecember 30, 2022437Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jack Delinger was one of the leading bodybuilders of the 1950's. After winning the AAU Mr America in 1949 he solidified his greatness by winning the NABBA Pro Universe in 1956 beating Bill Pearl in the process. This is a great article from 1958. Source: IronMan (Issue Jan 1958) Page #8 - IronMan (Issue Jan 1958) Page #9…

the mechanics of the squat

TrainingDecember 26, 2022297Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Squat. Maybe the greatest and most important exercise there is. Definitely key to mass and power. Source: Muscle and Fitness (Issue May 1982) Page #92 - Muscle and Fitness (Issue May 1982) Page #93 - Muscle and Fitness (Issue May 1982) Page #94 - Muscle and Fitness (Issue May 1982) Page #95 - Muscle and Fitness (Issue May 1982) Page…

the secrets of bodybuilding longevity

InterviewsDecember 26, 2022344Views 0Likes 0Comments

Frank Zane had a career that spanned decades. Longevity was a key element to his success. Enjoy the article. Source: Muscle Up (Issue Feb 1981) Page #112 - Muscle Up (Issue Feb 1981) Page #113 - Muscle Up (Issue Feb 1981) Page #114 - Muscle Up (Issue Feb 1981)

Olympia ’81: Conclusion The Last Lap. Comments from Arnold and Joe (PART 4)

ContestsDecember 26, 2022327Views 0Likes 0Comments

The FINAL instalment of a FOUR part series of writings on the 1981 Mr Olympia. Please ensure you read the first three before this. The greatest booing contest of all time. 4,500 howling fans could not be wrong. Arnold laughed and laughed and laughed as his best friend Franco captured the '81 Mr Olympia. Rick…

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from shepherd boy to king of the hill

build herculean arms with a super-speed tri-set blitz says leroy colbert

rick wayne’s 20″ arm routine

exercise of the month February 1961. the introduction of the leg extension

steve reno — california adonis

dickerson wins mr.usa. title

Schwarzenegger & tinerino win mr.universe titles in london

Mr.Universe of 1957

Jack delinger the modern hercules

the mechanics of the squat

the secrets of bodybuilding longevity

Olympia ’81: Conclusion The Last Lap. Comments from Arnold and Joe (PART 4)

a look back at bodybuilding history