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Carolyn Cheshire ‘Poses’ The Question

InterviewsMarch 13, 2024219Views 0Likes 0Comments

The 'First Lady of British Bodybuilding' analyses the repertoire of compulsory poses used in women's competition in 1981. A very interesting read. Source: Muscle & Co (Feb 1985) Page #23 - Muscle & Co. (Feb 1985) Page #24 - Muscle & Co. (Feb 1985) Page #25 - Muscle & Co. (Feb 1985) Page #26 -…

Man Behind the Title Mister Florida Ellington Darden

InterviewsMarch 3, 2024193Views 0Likes 0Comments

An article on Ellington Darden shortly after his 1972 Collegiate Mr America. Source: Peak Muscle Maker (Vol II No 9) Page #10 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol II No 9) Page #11 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol II No 9)

Guidelines for Women’s Bodybuilding Competition

InterviewsMarch 2, 2024121Views 0Likes 0Comments

We posted an Australian article overing last year. The following set of guidelines for the code of conduct of women's bodybuilding in the IFBB was submitted to the World Congress of the IFBB in Manila during November 1980 just a couple of months after the inaugural Miss Olympia contest. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Aug…

Hubert Metz – Can He Strike Olympia Gold?

InterviewsMarch 2, 2024157Views 0Likes 0Comments

A nice article on 1980 IFBB Mr Universe Hubert Metz. Source: Muscle & Fitness (August 1981) Page #66 - Muscle & Fitness (Aug 1981) Page #67 - Muscle & Fitness (Aug 1981) Page #183 - Muscle & Fitness (Aug 1981)

Cutting Up Without Drugs

InterviewsFebruary 26, 2024135Views 0Likes 0Comments

Greg DeFerro offers a safe and intelligent way to achieve the ultimate cut-up look. Source: Muscle & Fitness (August 1981) Page #54 - Muscle & Fitness (Aug 1981) Page #55 - Muscle & Fitness (Aug 1981) Page #124 - Muscle & Fitness (Aug 1981) Page #127 - Muscle & Fitness (Aug 1981)

Jim Morris Striving for Mr America

InterviewsFebruary 18, 2024157Views 0Likes 0Comments

An interesting article on Jim Morris. Bill Pearl reached out to Jim and took him under his wing in preparation for the 1973 AAU Mr America contest. It5 must have worked perfectly as Jim won the title by a record margin whilst also being the eldest person to do so at the time. Source: Muscular…

Covermen… Chris Dickerson and Frank Colombera

InterviewsFebruary 17, 2024265Views 0Likes 0Comments

An excellent article on Frank Colombera and Chris Dickerson. This article provides a great insight into both bodybuilders at the time. Source: Muscular Development (Issue Jun 1972) Page 34 (Muscular Development Issue Jun 1972)) Page 58 (Muscular Development Issue Jun 1972)) Page 59 (Muscular Development Issue Jun 1972)) Page 39 (Muscular Development Issue Jun…

Frank Colombera Mr Australia

InterviewsFebruary 11, 2024220Views 0Likes 0Comments

An excellent article on Frank Colombera. Frank would go onto to win the national Australian title in 1972. Frank would also finish 4th & 3rd respectively in the 1970 & 1971 NABBA Mr Universe behind Chris Dickerson in the Short man class. Source: Muscular Development (Issue Jul 1970) Page 8 (Muscular Development Issue Jul…

I meet the ‘Greats’ of bodybuilding

InterviewsFebruary 6, 2024149Views 0Likes 0Comments

The 1950 NABBA Mr Universe was one of the greatest competitions of all time. Steve Reeves and Reg Park clashed for the title. Here is another article linked to the show! Source: Health & Strength (Jul 1950) Page #27 - Health & Strength (Jul 1950) Page #28 - Health & Strength (Jul 1950) Page #29 - Health…

Diet The Key to Successful Bodybuilding

InterviewsFebruary 6, 2024230Views 0Likes 0Comments

Bruce Randall, winner of the 1959 NABBA Professional Mr Universe provides insight into the bodybuilding diet. Bruce is better known for going from 203 pounds to 401 pounds in 21 months to increase his strength. Then to reduce back down to 183 pounds in a 32 week period. He would compete at and win the…

Thanks Joe!

InterviewsFebruary 5, 2024164Views 0Likes 0Comments

An article by Mike Mentzer. It covers the first time they met to the time of the article (Jan 1981). Source: Joe Weider's Muscle and Fitness (Collector Edition) (Jan 1981) Page #114 - Muscle & Fiitness (Collectors Edition) (Jan 1981) Page #115 - Muscle & Fiitness (Collectors Edition) (Jan 1981) Page #102 - Muscle &…

Kim Taylor and the Hellenic Ideal

InterviewsFebruary 4, 2024211Views 0Likes 0Comments

Kim Taylor a newcomer to women's bodybuilding is searching for classic perfection. This is her story. Source: Joe Weider's Muscle and Fitness (Collector Edition) (Jan 1981) Page #156 - Muscle & Fiitness (Collectors Edition) (Jan 1981) Page #157 - Muscle & Fiitness (Collectors Edition) (Jan 1981) Page #158 - Muscle & Fiitness (Collectors Edition) (Jan…

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Carolyn Cheshire ‘Poses’ The Question

Man Behind the Title Mister Florida Ellington Darden

Guidelines for Women’s Bodybuilding Competition

Hubert Metz – Can He Strike Olympia Gold?

Cutting Up Without Drugs

Jim Morris Striving for Mr America

Covermen… Chris Dickerson and Frank Colombera

Frank Colombera Mr Australia

I meet the ‘Greats’ of bodybuilding

Diet The Key to Successful Bodybuilding

Thanks Joe!

Kim Taylor and the Hellenic Ideal

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