Ben Weider defends his dream of Bodybuilding being an Olympia sport and responds to Oscar Heidenstam's article in 'Health & Strength'. Unfortunately, Oscar would be proven right and bodybuilders would never grace the Olympic stage. Ben would be turning in his grave if he only knew that skateboarding and rap dancing are now part of…
Bill Grant tended to vocalize his bodybuilding objections, there were many in the sport who were unwilling to do so. This made Bill an easy target and it may well have hindered his bodybuilding desires. This article focuses on his outspoken comments and criticisms of the sport of bodybuilding. Source: Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979)…
What are the pro's and con's of such a diet. Read and find out. Vince Gironda provides the positives whilst Dr Walczak highlights the negatives. Source: Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980)
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With Bodybuilding starting to gain mainstream awareness the opportunities for bodybuilders was broadening to the TV screen. Source: Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980)
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A great article on the 1973 AAU Mr America Jim Morris. Jim's story is a fascinating one and this article touches a bit on it. Source: Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980)
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Frank Richard shares his experience in a 1970 trip to the USA. He provides comment on Dave Draper, Harold Poole, Frank Zane, Don Peters and Leroy Colbert to name a few. Source: Peak Muscle Maker (March 1970)
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This month features Miss Barbados Diana Pearce. Source: Peak Muscle Maker (March 1970)
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Armand Tanny pens a piece on the man that sculptured the infamous 'Weider Bronze'. The article to the surprise of none, doesn't make mention that Robby Robinsons magnificent bust was used for the bronze. I have attached a whole heap of interesting addendums to this article. Enjoy the read! Source: Joe Weider's Muscle (November 1979)…
An article on 16 year old Ian Dowe. Ian had just entered and won his first competition the 1970 Mr South East Britain. He would go on to win the 1982 NABBA Mr Britain some 12 years later defeating Brian Buchanan. He would then finish 2nd in his class to the outstanding Australian John Terilli…
A great editorial on one of my all-time favorite bodybuilders - Roy Duval. Dianne Bennett does an exceptional job providing insight into Roy's introduction to bodybuilding. The article was written in 1971 shortly after his regional victories in the 1971 Mr South East Britain and Mr London. Potentially the first feature article on this underrated…
An article on Tim Belknap the 1981 AAU Mr America. Source: Muscular Development (December 1980)
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An excellent article on strongman Bruno Sammartino. Bruno had just entered the field of professional wrestling. In the years to come he would reach international fame as "The Living Legend". Source: Strength & Health (April 1960)
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