Great article by Frank Zane explaining the "Carbo-Tempo" training plan that lead to his improved muscle density over a 6 month period in 1968.
Muscle Builder / Power Sep 1968
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The Nautilus Training System. Source: Muscle Training Illustrated (Issue May 1972)
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Great article on Training Frequency (Overtraining). I think it is almost impossible for the non competitive bodybuilder to overtrain if they are paying appropriate attention to their diet, sleep patterns and stress levels. People give themselves too much credit on how hard they train. If you pay attention to your body and adjust training intensity…
The Giant Set is a useful bodybuilding tool. Here the Weider team explain have it evolved. Source: Muscle and Fitness (Issue Aug 1980)
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Serge Nubret had some of the most outstanding and muscular arms of his era. He he briefly describes his arm training process.
Source: Muscle Digest (Issue April 1981)
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Leading UK Muscleman of the 1970's and early 1980's Tony Emmott shares his arm training routine. Tony was victorious in the 1977 NABBA Pro Universe. Tony incredibly beat out Serge Nubret to win this title!
Source: Bodybuilding Monthly (Issue Dec 1979)
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Dennis Tinerino provides his insight into his training. Source: MuscleMag International (Issue Jan 1981)
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An early 1980's article on chest development. It provides commentary on the key movements. Enjoy!
Source: MuscleMag International (Issue Jan 1981)
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No fuss Leg Training with Peter Lindsay for all round leg development.
Source: Muscle Australia (Issue Feb 1981)
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The V-Taper was a must in the Silver Era of Bodybuilding. Broad Shoulders and a wide back that tapered into a narrow torso was a feature of all bodybuilders of the time. Here a number of the Weider Champions demonstrate the key exercises of the time.
Source: Mr America (Issue Sep 1962)
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The 'King of King's' Arnold Schwarzenegger shows you how he trains his thighs. There are some great insights and takeaways in this article that you can put into practice.
Source: Muscle & Fitness (Issue Aug 1980)
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In 1980 Andreas Cahling would win the overall IFBB Mr International title (in the process beating Ron Teufel to win his class). 36 years later (2016) Andreas would go on to win the NABBA USA Nationals (Masters 60+). This was his pre-season shoulder routine in 1980.
Source: Muscle & Fitness (Issue Aug 1980)
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