Interviews – Page 23 – Vintage Body Building Magazines

Bertil Fox The Greatest Physique in the World

InterviewsApril 9, 2024167Views 0Likes 0Comments

Chris Lund provides insight into Bertil Fox. Source: Bodybuilding Monthly (July 1981) Page #33 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Jul 1981) Page #34 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Jul 1981) Page #35 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Jul 1981) Page #36 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Jul 1981) Page #37 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Jul 1981) Page #38 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Jul 1981) Page…

Mike Mentzer Mr America

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An editorial on Mike Mentzer that covers his introduction and earlier years in this great sport. NOTE: IT APPEARS THAT THE ARTICLE IS INCOMPLETE AS IT ENDS MID SENTENCE. MOST LIKELY A PUBLISHER OVERSIGHT. Source: Bodybuilding Monthly (July 1981) Page #6 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Jul 1981) Page #7 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Jul 1981) Page #8…

Steve Michalik A Bodybuilding Miracle!

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After suffering injuries that would have killed most mortals, Steve Michalik fought his way back to the bodybuilding stage competition against the best of his time. An inspirational read! THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA. Thankyou to Jason for his contribution. Source: Muscle & Fitness (June 1980) Page #6 - Muscle &…

Frank Richards ‘Against All Odds’

InterviewsApril 5, 2024208Views 0Likes 0Comments

Part 1 of an excellent editorial on British Bodybuilding Great Frank Richard. His story is an exceptional one and his star was definitely on the rise in the late 60's and early 70's before his life threatening work injury at British Rail. To overcome these injuries and once again compete at the highest level more than a decade…

Frank Richards ‘The Impossible Dream’

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Part 2 of an excellent editorial on British Bodybuilding Great Frank Richard. Make sure you read Part 1 first "Frank Richards Against All Odd" before enjoying this. An inspirational story! Source: Muscle & Co (May 1985) Page #52 - Muscle & Co. (May 1985) Page #53 - Muscle & Co. (May 1985) Page #55 -…

Derek Browning Triple – Dropping – his way

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An interview with Derek Browning a Mainstay of the British Masters Bodybuilding scene during the late 1970's to early 1990's. A good read. Source: Bodybuilding Monthly (Nov 1980) Page #33 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Nov 1980) Page #34 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Nov 1980) Page #35 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Nov 1980) Page #36 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Nov…

Must We Follow the Leader? Is the American influence to strong in the British Bodybuilding Scene?

InterviewsApril 2, 2024134Views 0Likes 0Comments

An excellent editorial on the origins of Female and Mixed Pairs Bodybuilding. Source: Bodybuilding Monthly (Nov 1980) Page #13 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Nov 1980) Page #14 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Nov 1980) Page #15 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Nov 1980)

Arnold Schwarzenegger The Austrian Oak

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An excellent editorial on Arnold that covers his introduction and earlier years in this great sport. Source: Bodybuilding Monthly (Nov 1980) Page #6 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Nov 1980) Page #7 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Nov 1980) Page #8 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Nov 1980) Page #9 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Nov 1980)

Matt Mendenhall is…. Pumped to Win!

InterviewsApril 1, 2024173Views 0Likes 0Comments

Matt Mendenhall was another exceptional amateur bodybuilder from the early 1980's. He would finish 2nd in his class at the NPC Nationals on 3 occasions behind Lee Haney, Mike Christian and Gary Strydom. This articles discusses his introduction to bodybuilding, training methods and diet. THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA. Thankyou to…

Terry Robinson keeps Punching through life!

InterviewsMarch 31, 2024156Views 0Likes 0Comments

An excellent editorial on Silver Era bodybuilder Terry Robinson. It fascinating to read about the life and times of these early bodybuilders. Terry's path was full of hardship (which he overcome) and opportunities (that he took). A fantastic read. Terry became a trainer to the stars, which included Clark Gable and Maria Lanza. He live…

Meet Sam Martin

InterviewsMarch 30, 2024278Views 0Likes 0Comments

An excellent editorial on Silver Era bodybuilder Sam Martin. At the time of the interview Sam had won the 1957 Mr Muscle Beach and had finished 9th in the 1958 AAU Mr America behind Sam Sansone. Source: Strength & Health (Issue June 1959) Page #16 - Strength & Health (Issue Juene 1959) Page #17 - Strength…

‘I will never win the Olympia’ say Bertil Fox

InterviewsMarch 29, 2024168Views 0Likes 0Comments

An exclusive interview with Bertil Fox in which he reveals the secret that he fears he will never win the Mr Olympia. Source: Muscle & Co (May 1985) Page #37 - Muscle & Co. (May 1985) Page #38 - Muscle & Co. (May 1985) Page #39 - Muscle & Co. (May 1985) Page #40 -…