Interviews – Page 35 – Vintage Body Building Magazines

The Buffalo Hercules

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A great article from 1949 that focuses on the new Bodybuilding sensation Melvin Wells. He had one of the most phenomenal physiques of his era. SOURCE: STRENGTH & HEALTH (JAN 1949) Page #9 - Strength & Health (Jan 1949) Page #41 - Strength & Health (Jan 1949)

Frank Zane’s Corner The Bodybuilder’s training diet

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What should a bodybuilders diet consist of? Who better than Frank Zane to let you know! Source: Muscle Builder / Power (Issue June 1968) Page 28 (Muscle Builder / Power Issue Jun 1969)

Powerize Muscle Up Your Diet

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An article purely pushing Weiders range of supplements. Source: Muscle Builder / Power (Issue June 1968) Page 28 (Muscle Builder / Power Issue Jun 1969) Page 29 (Muscle Builder / Power Issue Jun 1969) Page 30 (Muscle Builder / Power Issue Jun 1969) Page 31 (Muscle Builder / Power Issue Jun 1969)

Pete Caputo His Muscles saved his Life

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An inspirational article on Peter Caputo. Peter was hit by a car and fighting for his life. It was a miracle he lived. He spend an agonizing 9 months in hospital with little chance of walking again. But Peter was a fighter and did everything he could to get back his life. Through grit and…

On Target with Dave Draper

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Dave Draper answers the questions from the fans. Source: Muscle Builder / Power (Issue June 1968) Page 82 (Muscle Builder / Power Issue Jun 1969) Page 77 (Muscle Builder / Power Issue Jun 1969)

Muscle Beach of the East Coast

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A great article from 1949. The athletes of the East Coast "Muscle Beach" performed stunts in their beach exhibitions that were of professional caliber. SOURCE: STRENGTH & HEALTH (JAN 1949) Page #18 - Strength & Health (Jan 1949) Page #19 - Strength & Health (Jan 1949)

Mentzer seminar Australia May 24 1980

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Mike Mentzer toured Australia in the first part of 1980 in the lead up to the 1980 Mr Olympia. Source: Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.6) Page #5 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.6) Page #7 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.6)

Mike Mentzer’s seminar in full

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Mike Mentzer toured Australia in the first part of 1980 in the lead up to the 1980 Mr Olympia. He conducted a number of seminars in addition to guest posing spots. This is a great article in which Mike touches on his training philosophy, the Colorado Experiment and methodologies and wisdoms. Source: Australasian Muscle &…

Criteria for women’s bodybuilding contests

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An article explaining the criteria for women's bodybuilding from 1980. Source: Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8) Page #15 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8) Page #25 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8)

New secrets revealed of Arnold’s Sensational Smashing Success!

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Arnold Schwarzenegger was on top of the bodybuilding world by 1972. What was his secret? Read and find out. Source: Muscle Builder / Power (Issue Feb 1972) Page 25 (Muscle Builder / Power Issue Feb 1972) Page 26 (Muscle Builder / Power Issue Feb 1972) Page 76 (Muscle Builder / Power Issue Feb 1972) …

Concentration to become a Champion

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A nice article by Franco Columbu on the art of concentration for optimal results in the gym. Source: Muscle Builder / Power (Issue Feb 1972) Page 36 (Muscle Builder / Power Issue Feb 1972) Page 37 (Muscle Builder / Power Issue Feb 1972) Page 38 (Muscle Builder / Power Issue Feb 1972) Page 39…

I challenge you Casey Viator

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The muscle magazine wars were well underway. Weider had his stars and promoted them heavily in both his magazines and the advertisements within them. Hoffman (Muscular Development), Redar (Iron Man) and Lurie (Muscle Training Illustrated) were the competition and promoted the stars that Weider couldn't entice or overlooked. Casey Viator was the next big thing…