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My ‘Sock It to me’ Wednesday training routine

TrainingApril 18, 2023528Views 0Likes 0Comments

Sergio Olvia's Abdominal and Legs Training Routine from the late 1960's. The volume of training he used for legs was beyond belief. Source: Muscle Builder / Power (Issue Jan 1969) Page #16 - Muscle Builder / Power (Issue Jan 1969) Page #17 - Muscle Builder / Power (Issue Jan 1969) Page #18 - Muscle Builder / Power…

Isolating the delts for phenomenal Growth

TrainingApril 18, 2023378Views 0Likes 0Comments

Vince Gironda takes Don Peters through a Delt Workout. Source: Muscle Builder / Power (Issue Jan 1969) Page #8 - Muscle Builder / Power (Issue Jan 1969) Page #9 - Muscle Builder / Power (Issue Jan 1969) Page #10 - Muscle Builder / Power (Issue Jan 1969) Page #56 - Muscle Builder / Power (Issue Jan 1969) Page #58…

Thigh Training for Strength and Tone

TrainingApril 9, 2023290Views 0Likes 0Comments

World Women's Bodybuilding Champion Lisa Lyon shares he lower body training routine. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #68 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #69 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #70 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #91 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980)

my mr. olympia shoulder workout

TrainingMarch 25, 2023621Views 0Likes 0Comments

Chris Dickerson prepares his shoulders for the 1979 Mr Olympia. Basic but effective exercises is all he needs. Enjoy the read. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #10 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #11 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #12 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #29 -…

bigger biceps bodybuilding’s most common goal!

TrainingMarch 25, 2023424Views 0Likes 0Comments

In 1979 Boyer Coe was coming on strong and was considered a live chance to take the Mr Olympia title. Here is a great article on how he prepared his impressive biceps for the event. Boyer would ultimately finish 3rd to Frank Zane in the event. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #26…

build gaint calves with the donkey raise

TrainingMarch 9, 2023330Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Donkey Calve Raise was a favorite calve builder of the Silver Era bodybuilders. Reeves, Grimek, Delinger, Pearl and Scott used the exercise extensively to build their impressive lower legs. Great exercise when you haven't got access to calve building machines. Source: IronMan (Issue Sep 1969) Page #24 - IronMan (Issue Sep 1969) Page #25 -…

back specialization is a must

TrainingMarch 9, 2023263Views 0Likes 0Comments

An interesting article from the IronMan team focused on Back Specialization (lower back, back and shoulders) through a series of supersets. Source: IronMan (Issue Jan 1969) Page #24 - IronMan (Issue Jan 1969) Page #25 - IronMan (Issue Jan 1969)

Lou ferrigno talks about deltoid development

TrainingMarch 8, 2023321Views 0Likes 0Comments

Big Lou Ferrigno gives out some advise on shoulder development and training. Source: Muscle Builder Power (Issue Apr 1977) Page #20 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Apr 1977) Page #21 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Apr 1977) Page #22 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Apr 1977) Page #23 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Apr 1977)

Explaining the exercise : stiff legged deadlift

TrainingMarch 8, 2023933Views 0Likes 0Comments

John Grimek provides some insight into the Stiff Legged Deadlift. Surprisingly the focus of the exercise in this article is on lower back development and not hamstrings. Source: Muscular Development (Issue Jan 1971) Page 17 (Muscular Development Issue Jan 1971) Page 47 Muscular Development Issue Jan 1971)

there’s no end to calve development by frank zane

TrainingFebruary 23, 2023334Views 0Likes 0Comments

Frank Zane trains calves. Frank Zane explains his training and methodology behind his calve training in participation for the 1976 Mr Olympia. Source: Muscle and Fitness (Issue Apr 1977) Page #34 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Apr 1977) Page #35 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Apr 1977) Page #36 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Apr 1977) Page #37 - Muscle &…

building a super chest

TrainingFebruary 15, 2023391Views 0Likes 0Comments

How did the champions build a super chest in 1970. Basic movements with intense effort. Source: IronMan (Issue May 1970) Page #18 - IronMan (Issue May 1970) Page #19 - IronMan (Issue May 1970) Page #76 - IronMan (Issue May 1970)

explaining the exercise – incline bench curl

TrainingFebruary 8, 2023399Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great exercise when done in a strict fashion. Puts a lot of resistance on the bicep and forearms. Source: Muscular Development (Issue Mar 1972) Page #17 - Muscular Development (Issue Mar 1972)