Interviews – Page 18 – Vintage Body Building Magazines

Glamor & The Woman Athlete

InterviewsJune 29, 202490Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great article on women's weight training featuring some excellent photos of Abbye 'Pudgy' Stockton. Source: IronMan (January 1977) Page #44 - IronMan (Jan 1977) Page #45 - IronMan (Jan 1977) Page #58 - IronMan (Jan 1977)

Coverman – Arnold Schwarzenegger The Austrian Powerhouse

InterviewsJune 27, 2024173Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great editorial by the legendary John C. Grimek about the equally legendary Arnold Schwarzenegger. Grimek provides as overview to Arnold's early career focusing exclusively on his NABBA contest at the complete exclusion of the IFBB. The greatest attention being paid to his defeat at the 1966 NABBA Mr Universe and his no show at…

Dick Hathaway – Fire Victim – He Never Gave Up

InterviewsJune 27, 2024152Views 0Likes 0Comments

The inspiration story of Dick Hathaway. Dick was an excellent early to mid 1970's bodybuilder who won numerous titles and placed high in many of the most prestigious American contests. Dick was involved in a terrible gasoline explosion accident and this article focuses on his road to recovery. Source: IronMan (January 1977) Page #34 -…

Tony Emmott – How “Mr World” did It

InterviewsJune 27, 2024114Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great editorial on Tony Emmott and how he trained for and won the 1976 WBBG Pro Mr World. in 1977 Tony would win the NABBA Pro Universe a head of Serge Nubret. Tony was definitely amongst the premier British Bodybuilders of the 1970's. Source: IronMan (January 1977) Page #16 - IronMan (Jan 1977) Page #17…

Joe Means – Mr America, Most Muscular Man

InterviewsJune 27, 2024131Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great editorial on Joe Means after his successful 1976 bodybuilding season. Joe captured the 'most muscular' award in the AAU Mr America, AAU Jr Mr USA and the AAU Mr USA all in the one year! Source: IronMan (January 1977) Page #22 - IronMan (Jan 1977) Page #23 - IronMan (Jan 1977)

Dick Baldwin, The Modern Apollo

InterviewsJune 27, 2024134Views 0Likes 0Comments

A Q&A with Richard Baldwin around the time of his Mr America appearance in 1976. Richard would finish 4th in his class behind Dave Johns. Richard had one of the fineness physiques of his time. Source: IronMan (January 1977) Page #12 - IronMan (Jan 1977) Page #13 - IronMan (Jan 1977) Page #93 - IronMan (Jan 1977) Page…

Chuck Loesch -“Makes his Move”

InterviewsJune 18, 2024148Views 0Likes 0Comments

An interesting article on little known bodybuilding powerhouse Charles 'Chuck' Loesch. Charles had incredible strength, as can be seen by reading this article, whilst also having moderate success as a bodybuilder. Charles held the Mr Minnesota title and also place 2nd in his class at the 1974 AAU Mr USA. Source: IronMan (November 1974) Page…

Tinerino Trains for the Mr Universe

InterviewsJune 18, 2024144Views 0Likes 0Comments

An article on Dennis Tinerino in his lead up to the 1975 IFBB Pro Mr Universe competition. Dennis would be awarded the 1st place trophy only to be disqualified 30 days later for entering an unsanctioned event with a rival organization in 1973. Source: IronMan (November 1974) Page #30 - IronMan (Nov 1974) Page #31 -…

The Mr America Struggle

InterviewsJune 18, 2024138Views 0Likes 0Comments

An editorial on the AAU 1974 Mr America Ron Thompson. Ron had a magnificent physique and this is a great read. Source: IronMan (November 1974) Page #12 - IronMan (Nov 1974) Page #13 - IronMan (Nov 1974)

The Controversy

InterviewsJune 16, 2024162Views 0Likes 0Comments

Rod Koontz was the winner of the 1980 Natural Bodybuilding Championships promoted by Chet Yorton. He wants people to understanding why he sort this route despite using anabolic physique improvers in the past. A nice read! Source: IronMan (March 1981) Page #42 - IronMan (Mar 1981) Page #58 - IronMan (Mar 1981)

Rick Costa – “Mr Strength”

InterviewsJune 16, 2024167Views 0Likes 0Comments

An editorial on bodybuilding powerhouse Rick Costa. Rick was a proponent of the 20 rep squat. It was reported he routinely worked up to weight of 550lbs for this movement. A nice read! Source: IronMan (March 1981) Page #32 - IronMan (Mar 1981) Page #65 - IronMan (Mar 1981)

How Frank Calta “Mr Florida” Trains to Win

InterviewsJune 16, 2024151Views 0Likes 0Comments

An editorial focused on Frank Calta (1980 AAU Mr Florida) training in his preparation for the 1980 AAU Mr America. Ultimately, Frank would not compete in the event. Source: IronMan (March 1981) Page #22 - IronMan (Mar 1981) Page #80 - IronMan (Mar 1981)