Albert Beckles – Vintage Body Building Magazines

Triceps

TrainingMarch 22, 2025183Views 0Likes 0Comments

Donald Walsh provides some insight into triceps training. The article also contains some excellent shots of Al Beckles training the body part. Source: Peak Muscle Maker - November 1969 (Vol.1 No.6) Page #9 - Peak Muscle Maker - November 1969 (Vol.1 No.6) Page #10 - Peak Muscle Maker - November 1969 (Vol.1 No.6) Page #11 - Peak…

Mr & Miss British Isles 1969

ContestsMarch 13, 202585Views 0Likes 0Comments

The titles would be won by Albert Beckles (Mr British Isles 1969) and Pat Wheeldon (Miss British Isles 1969). Len Sell would win the novice contest whilst Reg Park would guest pose, John Citrone would preform acts of strength whilst Lincoln Webb would lead a pop band. What a night! Source: Peak Muscle Maker - …

Beckles Does it Again!

ContestsJanuary 30, 2025166Views 0Likes 0Comments

The 1984 World Grand Prix was held in conjunction with the 1984 Ms Olympia. Albert Beckles would win the event ahead of Bob Birdsong and Tony Pearson. This excellent contest report provides an analysis of every competitor in finishing order. Source: MuscleMag International (April 1985) Page #43 - MuscleMag International (April 1985) Page #44 - MuscleMag…

Mr Universe 71 (Mr Olympia 71)

ContestsDecember 10, 2024469Views 1Like 0Comments

An excellent contest report by Wayne Gallasch on the 1971 IFBB Mr Olympia / Universe competition. Albert Beckles would be judged the overall Mr Universe winner after initially placing 2nd in his class. In an act of extreme sportsmanship Ahmet Enunlu, who was judged the winner, mounted the 2nd position on the rostrum. The great…

Beckles The Britain

InterviewsNovember 8, 2024287Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great editorial on Albert Beckles shortly after he placed 2nd to Frank Zane at the 1970 NABBA Mr Universe. Source: Peak Muscle Maker (March 1970) Page #14 -Peak Muscle Maker (Mar 1970) Page #15 -Peak Muscle Maker (Mar 1970) Page #16 -Peak Muscle Maker (Mar 1970)

IFBB Grand Prix New England & New York

ContestsSeptember 27, 2024431Views 0Likes 0Comments

Contest reports on the IFBB 1981 New England and New York Grand Prix events. Albert Beckles would win the New England contest but fall short of Chris Dickerson in the New York event. This would be the 46 year old Beckles first victory since the 1971 Mr Universe! Source: Muscle & Fitness (October 1981) Page…

Pro Mr Universe Sydney Australia

ContestsSeptember 7, 2024271Views 0Likes 0Comments

Roy Callender win the IFBB 1979 Pro Mr Universe in Sydney, Australia. Albert Beckles would finish second and Tony Emmott Third. Australian Ivan Djirlic would finish a creditable sixth. Source: Muscle Australia (Issue #1 Jul-Aug 1979) Page #6 - Muscle Australia (Issue #1 Jul - Aug 1979) Page #7 - Muscle Australia (Issue #1 Jul -…

The 1982 IFBB Mr Olympia

ContestsJuly 20, 2024325Views 0Likes 0Comments

After two consecutive 2nd place finishes Chris Dickerson wins the Olympia Crown. He would edge out 3-time winner Frank Zane and an imposing Casey Viator. THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA. Thankyou for your contribution. Source: MuscleMag International (May 1983) Page #32 - MuscleMag International (May 1983) Page #33 - MuscleMag International (May…

Atlantic City Showdown

ContestsJuly 20, 2024152Views 0Likes 0Comments

Veteran Bodybuilder Albert Beckles, England's ageless wonder, guns down the competition at the 1982 Professional World Tiles. Boyer Coe would finish 2nd with Johnny Fuller 3rd. THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA. Thankyou to Jason for his contribution. Source: Muscle & Fitness (June 1982) Page #40 - Muscle & Fitness (Jun 1982) Page…

Vintage Albert Beckles

InterviewsJuly 18, 2024196Views 0Likes 0Comments

Veteran Bodybuilder Albert Beckles shares his thoughts, insights and opinions after 3 decades of competition. THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA. Thankyou to Jason for his contribution. Source: Muscle & Fitness (June 1982) Page #72 - Muscle & Fitness (Jun 1982) Page #73 - Muscle & Fitness (Jun 1982) Page #153 - Muscle &…

European Grand Prix

ContestsMay 8, 2024167Views 0Likes 0Comments

Show report for both the Belgium and Wales Grand Prix from 1981. Boyer Coe would continue his dominant display and win both events. Albert Beckles and Jusup Wilkosz would fill the remaining placings Source: Muscle & Fitness (April 1982) Page #74 -Muscle & Fitness (Apr 1984) Page #75 -Muscle & Fitness (Apr 1984) Page #76…

The 1981 New York Night of the Champions

ContestsApril 10, 2024190Views 0Likes 0Comments

Chris Dickerson confirms his dominance of the 1981 Grand Prix Circuit with another win at the IFBB Night of the Champions. Source: Bodybuilding Monthly (August 1981) Page #33 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Aug 1981) Page #34 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Aug 1981) Page #35 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Aug 1981) Page #36 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Aug 1981) Page…

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Triceps

Mr & Miss British Isles 1969

Beckles Does it Again!

Mr Universe 71 (Mr Olympia 71)

Beckles The Britain

IFBB Grand Prix New England & New York

Pro Mr Universe Sydney Australia

The 1982 IFBB Mr Olympia

Atlantic City Showdown

Vintage Albert Beckles

European Grand Prix

The 1981 New York Night of the Champions

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