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the giant killer

InterviewsJanuary 26, 2023184Views 0Likes 0Comments

In 1972 Dan Laurie had his latest weapon in his war with the Weiders. A 6 foot 6, 282 pound, 20 year old kid by the name of Louis Ferrigno. It was time to push him hard as the next big thing! Source: Muscle Training Illustrated (Issue May 1972) Page #30 - Muscle Training Illustrated (Issue…

the big challenge

InterviewsJanuary 26, 2023212Views 0Likes 0Comments

In 1972 Dan Laurie had his latest weapon in his war with the Weiders. A 6 foot 6, 282 pound, 20 year old kid by the name of Louis Ferrigno. It didn't take much time until both Dan and Lou had Arnold Schwarzenegger in their sights. This open letter from Lou to Arnold is pure…

Peter Mccarthy

InterviewsJanuary 13, 2023448Views 0Likes 0Comments

Peter McCarthy won the Mr Australia title on 2 occasions. He was a key player in the development of Australian bodybuilding in the 1970's and 80's. This article gives a little background on him. Source: Muscle Australia (Issue Feb 1981) Page #18 - Muscle Australia (Issue Feb 1981) Page #7 - Muscle Australia (Issue Feb 1981)

Peter McCarthy: ask the master craftsman

InterviewsJanuary 2, 2023538Views 2Likes 0Comments

A great article on Peter McCarthy. Peter was a legend of Australian Bodybuilding. Peter appeared on the Feb 1972 over of Muscular Development shortly after his 1971 Mr Australia title victory. Source: Muscle Australia (Issue Nov 1982) Page #10 - Muscle Australia (Issue Nov 1982) Page #11 - Muscle Australia (Issue Nov 1982) Page #12 - Muscle Australia (Issue…

steve reno — california adonis

InterviewsDecember 31, 2022929Views 0Likes 0Comments

Steve Reno was one of the lesser know bodybuilding stars of the Siver Era. He was the winner of the 1968 'Mr Venice Beach'. He had an excellent well balanced physique with great proportions. This article lets us know a bit more about him and also provides some insight into his training routine. Source: IronMan (Issue…

Jack delinger the modern hercules

InterviewsDecember 30, 2022399Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jack Delinger was one of the leading bodybuilders of the 1950's. After winning the AAU Mr America in 1949 he solidified his greatness by winning the NABBA Pro Universe in 1956 beating Bill Pearl in the process. This is a great article from 1958. Source: IronMan (Issue Jan 1958) Page #8 - IronMan (Issue Jan 1958) Page #9…

Earl Maynard – Mr Universe 1964

ContestsDecember 21, 2022275Views 1Like 0Comments

A great article on Earl Maynard. Earl was one of the premier bodybuilders of the mid 1960s. Earl won the 1964 NABBA Pro Universe. A year later he was one of 3 competitors vying for the inaugural Mr Olympia title alongside Harold Poole and Larry Scott. Source: IronMan (Issue Dec 1964) Page #8 - IronMan (Issue Dec 1964) Page #9 -…

Ken Waller – Coverman

InterviewsDecember 19, 2022206Views 0Likes 0Comments

With each publication, Muscular Development provided an overview of the bodybuilder featured on its cover. In June 1971 it was Ken Waller. Up to this point Ken had won The Jr Mr USA, Mr USA, Mr World, NABBA Mr Universe and IFBB Mr America. He would later go on to win the IFBB Mr Universe…

Larry Scott

InterviewsDecember 11, 2022363Views 1Like 0Comments

In December 1978 the great Larry Scott graced the shores of Australia to guest pose in the 1978 Mr South Pacific. Larry was 42 at the time and was still in incredible shape. Larry is one of the all time great of bodybuilding and took out the 1st Mr Olympia title. Source: Muscle Australia (Issue #2 -…

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the giant killer

the big challenge

Peter Mccarthy

Peter McCarthy: ask the master craftsman

steve reno — california adonis

Jack delinger the modern hercules

Earl Maynard – Mr Universe 1964

Ken Waller – Coverman

Larry Scott

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