Interviews – Vintage Body Building Magazines

The Man Behind the Title – Mister World Frank Zane

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A great article on Frank Zane shortly after his 1969 IFBB Mr World victory. Frank would win his class ahead of Al Beckles. He would then go on to win the overall title edging out the challenges of other class winners Frank Richard and Pierre Vandensteen. This article share Frank's routine and provides insight into…

Preludes A Behind the Scenes Photo Essay

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A pictorial of the 1984 Ms Olympia and Mens Grand Prix Final. Source: MuscleMag International (April 1985) Page #16 - MuscleMag International (April 1985) Page #17 - MuscleMag International (April 1985) Page #18 - MuscleMag International (April 1985) Page #19 - MuscleMag International (April 1985) Page #20 - MuscleMag International (April 1985)

Robert Nailon’s Newscene (V2 N5)

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Richard Nailon brings readers up to date in the happenings in bodybuilding in Australia and abroad. Source: Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.5) Page #35 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.5) Page #37 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.5) Page #38 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2…

Politics Politics Politics

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A number of letters relating to the friction in Australian bodybuilding between the IFBB and UBBA. Source: Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.5) Page #32 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.5) Page #33 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.5)

Conan the Barbarian

InterviewsMarch 27, 202541Views 0Likes 0Comments

An insight into Arnold Schwarzenegger's box office hit. Source: Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.5) Page #21 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.5) Page #22 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.5) Page #23 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.5)

A Tribute to John Koziura

InterviewsMarch 26, 202547Views 0Likes 0Comments

Champion Australian Bodybuilder John Koziura's life was cut short by a tragic accident. Paul Graham's team pays tribute to this 10 times South Australian Champion. Source: Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.5) Page #44 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.5)

Before and After Roy Got Ripped!

InterviewsMarch 26, 2025149Views 0Likes 0Comments

A short editorial on the great Roy Callender. An interesting note is that the before photo was taken in May 1976 by Garry Bartlett. It was at the time Roy was a professional wrestler and wasn't actively training. Source: MuscleMag International (December 1983) Page #61 - MuscleMag International (December 1983)

The Man Behind the Title – Mister Malta Armando Buttigieg

InterviewsMarch 26, 2025128Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great article on Maltese bodybuilding great Armando Buttigieg. The article share Armando's routine and provides insight into his first steps into bodybuilding. It also shares his early contest success in his native land of Malta. Armando would go onto compete internationally, with his most prominent competitions being the 1970 NABBA Mr Universe and 1975…

The Heavy Duty Forum – Think!

InterviewsMarch 25, 2025128Views 0Likes 0Comments

Mike Mentzer is at it again! Bagging traditional training principles in favor of his so called 'scientific approach'. The article infers that the 'thinking man' listens to and follows Mike, whilst the 'lazy and dim witted' follow more traditional methods used by 99% of the other champions of his time. Source: MuscleMag International (December 1983)…

Women’s News Vol.2 No.5

InterviewsMarch 22, 202536Views 0Likes 0Comments

Carole Graham keeps the readers abreast of all the happenings in women's bodybuilding. Source: Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.5) Page #16 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.5) Page #17 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.5) Page #18 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.5)

Women’s View (Vol.1 No.2)

InterviewsMarch 21, 202545Views 0Likes 0Comments

This months feature is on Pauline Rawson. She would become a regular in Peak Muscle Maker and appear on multiple covers of the magazine. Article donated by Armando Buttigieg. Source: Peak Muscle Maker (Vol.1 No.2) Page #24 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol.1 No.2) Page #25 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol.1 No.2) Page #32 - Peak Muscle Maker …

Roy Ellis Jnr. Mr Wales

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An excellent article on little known Welsh bodybuilder Roy Ellis. Roy featured in this Rising Star article as a teenager with a whole lot of potential. Source: Peak Muscle Maker - November 1969 (Vol.1 No.6) Page #29 - Peak Muscle Maker - November 1969 (Vol.1 No.6) Page #30 - Peak Muscle Maker - November 1969 (Vol.1…