1980 – Vintage Body Building Magazines

women and steroids

InterviewsJanuary 24, 2023171Views 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 -…

world couples championships

ContestsJanuary 19, 2023431Views 0Likes 0Comments

1980 World Couples Championship The brain child of Lisa Lyon the inaugural World Couples Championship was taken out by Chris Dickerson and Stacey Bentley. With a polished and synchronized routine they better the other 5 couples competing. Source: Muscle Digest (Issue April 1981) Page #62 - Muscle Digest (Issue Apr 1981) Page #63 - Muscle Digest (Issue Apr 1981) Page…

nice guys finish second? Chris dickerson 1980 olympia

InterviewsJanuary 18, 2023424Views 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)

‘Mr olympia 1980’: olympia pictorial you be the judge

ContestsJanuary 17, 2023353Views 0Likes 0Comments

1980 Mr Olympia Arnold wins number 7 but not without controversy. Muscle Digest provides an unbiased analysis of the contest. Pictorial and scorecards. Source: Muscle Digest (Issue April 1981) Page #14 - Muscle Digest (Issue Apr 1981) Page #15 - Muscle Digest (Issue Apr 1981) Page #91 - Muscle Digest (Issue Apr 1981)

‘Mr olympia 1980’: the ‘olympia fiasco’

ContestsJanuary 17, 2023353Views 0Likes 0Comments

1980 Mr Olympia Arnold wins number 7 but not without controversy. Muscle Digest provides an unbiased analysis of the contest. Source: Muscle Digest (Issue April 1981) Page #16 - Muscle Digest (Issue Apr 1981) Page #13 - Muscle Digest (Issue Apr 1981)

Is the king deserving of the olympia crown for an unprecedented 7th time?

ContestsJanuary 17, 2023329Views 0Likes 0Comments

1980 Mr Olympia Arnold wins number 7 but not without controversy. Muscle Digest provides an unbiased analysis of the contest. Source: Muscle Digest (Issue April 1981) Page #33 - Muscle Digest (Issue Apr 1981) Page #34 - Muscle Digest (Issue Apr 1981) Page #35 - Muscle Digest (Issue Apr 1981)

Flash Report: viator wins pennsylvania grand prix

ContestsJanuary 16, 2023190Views 0Likes 0Comments

1980 Pennsylvania Grand Prix Casey Viator wins his second Grand Prix of the session. He beat out Chris Dickerson (2nd), a much improved Roy Callender (3rd) and Robby Robinson (4th) Source: Muscle and Fitness (Issue Aug 1980) Page #60 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Aug 1980) Page #61 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Aug 1980)

OLYMPIA: ARNOLD WINS! BUT WAS IT ON REPUTATION?

ContestsJanuary 14, 2023234Views 0Likes 0Comments

1980 Mr. Olympia Arnold's late entry leads to a very controversial victory. Source: MuscleMag International (Issue Jan 1981) Page #50 - MuscleMag International (Issue Jan 1981) Page #51 - MuscleMag International (Issue Jan 1981)

from park… to overdrive

InterviewsJanuary 13, 2023243Views 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, 2023591Views 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, 2023213Views 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…

Rachel McLish the new national champion

ContestsJanuary 6, 2023297Views 0Likes 0Comments

1980 Female USA Championships. Female Bodybuilding was just starting to get traction. A 24 year old Texan, Rachel McLish, enters and wins her 1st competition. This is what a female bodybuilder should look like. Other notable entrants were Georgia Fudge, Kay Baxter, Lynn Conkwright, Laura Combes and Carla Dunlap. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Issue Aug 1980) Page #36…

Tag: 1980

women and steroids

world couples championships

nice guys finish second? Chris dickerson 1980 olympia

‘Mr olympia 1980’: olympia pictorial you be the judge

‘Mr olympia 1980’: the ‘olympia fiasco’

Is the king deserving of the olympia crown for an unprecedented 7th time?

Flash Report: viator wins pennsylvania grand prix

OLYMPIA: ARNOLD WINS! BUT WAS IT ON REPUTATION?

from park… to overdrive

rory leidelmeyer a tradition of power!

Frank – training to win my fourth olympia

Rachel McLish the new national champion

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