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Lou Ferrigno shares a cant miss approach to deltoid development. Source: Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #16 -Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #17 -Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #18 -Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #19 -Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #20 -Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #21 -Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #104 -Joe…

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New Dimensions in Chest Growth

Arnold provides insight into how he developed his incredible chest.  He outlines his chest / back routine split in this excellent article. Source: Muscle Builder Power (July 1973) Page #24 - Muscle Builder Power (July 1973) Page #25 - Muscle Builder Power (July 1973) Page #26 - Muscle Builder Power (July 1973) Page #27 - Muscle Builder Power…

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Muscle By Muscle LATS

Some guidance on back development training.  This article has some fantastic photo's of the stars of the day.  Source: Peak Muscle Maker (March 1970) Page #19 -Peak Muscle Maker (Mar 1970) Page #20 -Peak Muscle Maker (Mar 1970) Page #21 -Peak Muscle Maker (Mar 1970) Page #22 -Peak Muscle Maker (Mar 1970)

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Arm Yourself!

A unique arm building program that consists of 5 sets of 2 exercises for both biceps and triceps.  It is concluded by undertaking 5 sets of heavy squats for 10 reps! Source: Peak Muscle Maker (March 1970) Page #8 -Peak Muscle Maker (Mar 1970) Page #9 -Peak Muscle Maker (Mar 1970)

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Multi-Poundage

The Multi-Poundage System (MPS) was first introduced by Henry Atkins in 1949.  Henry provides an update in this article.  MPS was later rebranded as Drop Sets and claimed by Joe as one of the "Weider Principles". Source: Peak Muscle Maker (March 1970) Page #6 -Peak Muscle Maker (Mar 1970) Page #7 -Peak Muscle Maker (Mar 1970)

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The Majestic Muscle

Bob Hoffman offers instructional advise on building the trapezius muscle. Source: Muscular Development (December 1980) Page #24 - Muscular Development (December 1980) Page #25 - Muscular Development (December 1980) Page #67 - Muscular Development (December 1980) Page #68 - Muscular Development (December 1980)

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Overcoming Stubborn Calves

1959 Mr America Harry Johnson provides insight into calve development.  He shows how to work the muscle with a variety of exercises with no more than a barbell and dumbell. Source: Strength & Health (April 1960) Page #34 -Strength & Health (Apr 1960) Page #35 -Strength & Health (Apr 1960) Page #53 -Strength & Health (Apr 1960) Page…

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Big Arms California Style

An article that focuses on the arm development of six lesser known stars of the silver era of bodybuilding. Source: Strength & Health (April 1960) Page #28 -Strength & Health (Apr 1960) Page #29 -Strength & Health (Apr 1960) Page #48 -Strength & Health (Apr 1960) Page #50 -Strength & Health (Apr 1960) Page #51 -Strength & Health (Apr…

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