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Danny Padilla provides insight into his back training routine in this excellent article. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #154 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #155 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #156 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #157 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #158 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #159 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4)

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The Great Arms Race

Here is a arm routine from 1980.  Superstar Casey Viator shares his routine for peak development! The multiple exercise and set routine is a far cry from the Heavy Duty principles that most new fans assume he adopted for his career. Source: Joe Weider's Muscle and Fitness (Collector Edition) (Jan 1981)  Page #8 - Muscle…

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Heavy Duty Training

Another article on Heavy Duty Training.  For those that follow the Mentzer's and their training approach it definitely is am must read. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #92 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #93 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #94 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #96 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #97 - MuscleMag…

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Body Building Hints April 1967

Muscular Development often provided instructional exercise guidance.  This edition focuses on the Dumbell Circles for Deltoids, Circular Leg Rotation for Abdominals and the Double Tricep Extension with Cables. Source: Muscular Development (Issue April 1967) Page #20 - Muscular Development (Issue April 1967) Page #21 - Muscular Development (Issue April 1967)

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How To Broaden Your Shoulders

A great silver era article on broadening your shoulders.  It focuses on increasing the skeletal width and adding muscle to the deltoid. Source: Muscular Development (Mar 1967) Page #30 - Muscular Development (Mar 1967) Page #31 - Muscular Development (Mar 1967) Page #32 - Muscular Development (Mar 1967) Page #49 - Muscular Development (Mar 1967) Page #50 - Muscular…

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Up & Down the Rack

An excellent method of training that should be incorporated periodically into your training.   Here is all you need to know about 'Up and Down the Rack' training. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #22 - MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #23 - MuscleMag International (Annual 3)

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A Complete Leg Development Treatise

A collection of articles by some of the greats of bodybuilding that focus on lower leg development. Source: Muscular Development (Issue August 1967) Page #9 - Muscular Development (Issue August 1967) Page #10 - Muscular Development (Issue August 1967) Page #11 - Muscular Development (Issue August 1967) Page #53 - Muscular Development (Issue August 1967) Page #54 - Muscular…

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Body Building Hints August 1967

Muscular Development often provided instructional exercise guidance.  This edition focuses on the Alternate Side Pull-Up, Wide Grip Press with Dumbells and the Dumbell Pull- Up from "Hang".  Note the exceptional artwork by Gilbert III. Source: Muscular Development (Issue August 1967) Page #18 - Muscular Development (Issue August 1967) Page #19 - Muscular Development (Issue August 1967)

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