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The Role of Individual Potential in Bodybuilding

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Arthur Jones discusses genetic potential and also the merit of what would later be coined 'Heavy Duty Training'. He uses Casey Viator as the ideal benchmark. Source: Muscular Development (March 1971) Page #47 - Muscular Development (March 1971) Page #55 - Muscular Development (March 1971)

Introducing Benny Cincis

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An article introducing Novice Australian Bodybuilder Benny Cincis. Source: Muscle Australia (Issue #4 Apr-May 1980) Page #19 - Muscle Australia (Issue #4 Mar-Apr 1980)

Gaining Weight for the Hard Gainers!

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Plain and Simple. Rocco tells it straight. The only way to gain weight is to eat more! Enjoy the read. Source: Muscle Australia (Issue #3 Jan-Feb 1980) Page #13 - Muscle Australia (Issue #3 Jan-Feb 1980)

Has the Bird Flown the Coop?

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An short but excellent article on Australian Bodybuilding Sensation Clyde Bird. A man who's gift far exceeded his lack of application. Sporadic training, a passion for junk food and gallons of Coca-Cola is all that kept him from the pinnacle of the bodybuilding world! Source: Muscle Australia (Issue #3 Jan-Feb 1980) Page #28 - Muscle…

Every Picture Tells a Story

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Tom Culic provides the background to his cover appearance on the March 1983 edition of Muscle Australia. An interesting read. Source: Muscle Australia (Issue #14 Feb-Mar 1983) Cover Muscle Australia (Issue #14 Feb-Mar 1983) Page #28 - Muscle Australia (Issue #14 Feb-Mar 1983) Page #29 - Muscle Australia (Issue #14 Feb-Mar 1983)

Vic Vella’s Mr Australia Routine

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A great article that gives a little insight into Victor Vella. It provides a bit of his tory then shares his training routine. Victor at the time had won the Mr Australian in consecutive years from 1960 to 1962. Source: Mr America (March 1963) Australian Edition Page #10 - Mr America (Mar 1963) Australian…

The Japanese Bodybuilders – “The Art of Physique”

InterviewsJune 11, 202492Views 0Likes 0Comments

An interesting article on Japanese Bodybuilding and Bodybuilders. They were known for excellent balance, shape and proportions. True artists of the game. Source: IronMan (March 1981) Page #20 - IronMan (Mar 1981) Page #21 - IronMan (Mar 1981) Page #80 - IronMan (Mar 1981)

Why I Accepted

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An Article on Bill Pearl being elected Chairman of the IFBB Professional Judges Committee in 1978. Source: Muscle Builder Power (October 1978) Page #64 - Muscle Builder Power (Oct 1978) Page #108 - Muscle Builder Power (Oct 1978)

Putting it all together

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An interesting article by Steve Davis that covers Training, Diet, Nutrition and Ergogenic's the most important elements to competitive bodybuilding. Source: Muscle Builder Power (October 1978) Page #54 - Muscle Builder Power (Oct 1978) Page #55 - Muscle Builder Power (Oct 1978) Page #108- Muscle Builder Power (Oct 1978)

Bodybuilding’s Number One Ambassador

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Rick Wayne writes a piece publicizing the 'greatness' of Ben Wider. Source: Muscle Builder Power (October 1978) Page #22 - Muscle Builder Power (Oct 1978) Page #82 - Muscle Builder Power (Oct 1978) Page #94 - Muscle Builder Power (Oct 1978)

Weider Heads West

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An Article by Joe Weider advising his readers of the relocation of his head office from New York to California. Enjoy! Source: Muscle Builder Power (March 1971) Page #7 - Muscle Builder Power (Mar 1971) Page #51 - Muscle Builder Power (Mar 1971) Page #52 - Muscle Builder Power (Mar 1971)

Mind Power for Quick Muscle Gains

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Frank Zane shares his knowledge on using "mind power" to get the most out of your workouts. Enjoy! Source: Muscle Builder Power (March 1971) Page #14 - Muscle Builder Power (Mar 1971) Page #15 - Muscle Builder Power (Mar 1971) Page #81 - Muscle Builder Power (Mar 1971)

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The Role of Individual Potential in Bodybuilding

Introducing Benny Cincis

Gaining Weight for the Hard Gainers!

Has the Bird Flown the Coop?

Every Picture Tells a Story

Vic Vella’s Mr Australia Routine

The Japanese Bodybuilders – “The Art of Physique”

Why I Accepted

Putting it all together

Bodybuilding’s Number One Ambassador

Weider Heads West

Mind Power for Quick Muscle Gains

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