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The tony gambin story

InterviewsFebruary 7, 2023583Views 0Likes 0Comments

An article on little know Australian bodybuilder Tony Gambin by Robert Nailon. Source: Muscular Development (Issue Mar 1972) Page #20 - Muscular Development (Issue Mar 1972) Page #21 - Muscular Development (Issue Mar 1972) Page #52 - Muscular Development (Issue Mar 1972) Page #53 - Muscular Development (Issue Mar 1972)

the giant killer

InterviewsJanuary 26, 2023201Views 0Likes 0Comments

In 1972 Dan Laurie had his latest weapon in his war with the Weiders. A 6 foot 6, 282 pound, 20 year old kid by the name of Louis Ferrigno. It was time to push him hard as the next big thing! Source: Muscle Training Illustrated (Issue May 1972) Page #30 - Muscle Training Illustrated (Issue…

the big challenge

InterviewsJanuary 26, 2023232Views 0Likes 0Comments

In 1972 Dan Laurie had his latest weapon in his war with the Weiders. A 6 foot 6, 282 pound, 20 year old kid by the name of Louis Ferrigno. It didn't take much time until both Dan and Lou had Arnold Schwarzenegger in their sights. This open letter from Lou to Arnold is pure…

women and steroids

InterviewsJanuary 24, 2023181Views 0Likes 0Comments

Unfortunately just as Female bodybuilding started to gain traction in the early 1980's Steroids soon followed. This article outlays the potential dangers on the female competitor who was contemplating there use. Source: Muscle and Fitness (Issue Aug 1980) Page #68 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Aug 1980) Page #69 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Aug 1980) Page #111 -…

Alternative Views: nautilus v free weights

InterviewsJanuary 18, 2023237Views 0Likes 0Comments

Nautilus Equipment and High Intensity Training started to gain publicity and traction in the late 1970's. This article compares the equipment to conventional free weight training Source: Muscle Digest (Issue April 1981) Page #88 - Muscle Digest (Issue Apr 1981) Page #89 - Muscle Digest (Issue Apr 1981) Page #93 - Muscle Digest (Issue Apr 1981)

nice guys finish second? Chris dickerson 1980 olympia

InterviewsJanuary 18, 2023452Views 0Likes 0Comments

1980 Mr Olympia Chris Dickerson finished a controversial second to Arnold Schwarzenegger at the 1980 Mr Olympia. Source: Muscle Digest (Issue April 1981) Page #80 - Muscle Digest (Issue Apr 1981) Page #81 - Muscle Digest (Issue Apr 1981) Page #82 - Muscle Digest (Issue Apr 1981)

please stop! we’ve heard enough about steroids

InterviewsJanuary 14, 2023209Views 0Likes 0Comments

Anibal Lopez a leading non-steroid muscle man provides his view on the topic and how the leading magazines have publicized their use to the detriment of the sport. Source: MuscleMag International (Issue Jan 1981) Page #56 - MuscleMag International (Issue Jan 1981) Page #57 - MuscleMag International (Issue Jan 1981)

Lou’s incredible seminar

InterviewsJanuary 14, 2023298Views 0Likes 0Comments

Lou Ferrigno fields a number of wide and varied questions during a seminar he conducted in 1980. Great read! Source: MuscleMag International (Issue Jan 1981) Page #30 - MuscleMag International (Issue Jan 1981) Page #31 - MuscleMag International (Issue Jan 1981) Page #32 - MuscleMag International (Issue Jan 1981) Page #33 - MuscleMag International (Issue Jan 1981) Page #62 - MuscleMag…

Peter Mccarthy

InterviewsJanuary 13, 2023471Views 0Likes 0Comments

Peter McCarthy won the Mr Australia title on 2 occasions. He was a key player in the development of Australian bodybuilding in the 1970's and 80's. This article gives a little background on him. Source: Muscle Australia (Issue Feb 1981) Page #18 - Muscle Australia (Issue Feb 1981) Page #7 - Muscle Australia (Issue Feb 1981)

from park… to overdrive

InterviewsJanuary 13, 2023256Views 1Like 0Comments

The legendary Reg Park was in Australia for the 1980 Mr Olympia. Not only did he judge the event, he guest posed and conducted a seminar. This is part 1 of the seminar (I will do all in my power to get Part 2). He is a wealth of knowledge and I will share anything…

rory leidelmeyer a tradition of power!

InterviewsJanuary 8, 2023610Views 0Likes 0Comments

Great article on Rory Leidelmeyer the 1980 Mr California. Rory had an extremely impressive physique and competed almost annually during the 1980's. This is a great article that covers his upbring and introduction to the Iron Game. A must read! Source: Muscle and Fitness (Issue Aug 1980) Page #6 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Aug…

Frank – training to win my fourth olympia

InterviewsJanuary 8, 2023223Views 0Likes 0Comments

Frank Zane had what he thought was a fool proof plan to win his 4th consecutive Mr Olympia title. A 10 month training plan to be in the greatest shape of his life. This was all turn upside-down when a freak poolside accident put this all in jeopardy. The article was published before the accident…