Bill Pearl – Vintage Body Building Magazines

Wisdom of Pearl (May 1980)

InterviewsJanuary 2, 202598Views 0Likes 0Comments

Bill Pearl answers the questions of the readers. Source: Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #125 - Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #115 - Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980)

TV Commercials Have Discovered Bodybuilding!

InterviewsDecember 19, 2024223Views 0Likes 0Comments

With Bodybuilding starting to gain mainstream awareness the opportunities for bodybuilders was broadening to the TV screen. Source: Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #28 -Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #29 -Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #102 -Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #103 -Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #104 -Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980)

Wisdom Of Pearl July 1979

InterviewsNovember 5, 2024171Views 0Likes 0Comments

Bill Pearl once again answers the readers questions. Source: Muscle Builder / Power (July 1979) Page #128 -Muscle Bulilder Power (Jul 1979) Page #143 -Muscle Bulilder Power (Jul 1979)

Why I Accepted

InterviewsJune 9, 2024133Views 0Likes 0Comments

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)

Secrets of Champions Arm Building

TrainingApril 14, 2024255Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great article that reveals the methodologies to training arms from some of the greats. Reeves, Park, Scott and Pearl amongst others are discussed in this excellent training article. Source: Muscular Development (Mar 1970) Page #8 - Muscular Development (Mar 1970) Page #9 - Muscular Development (Mar 1970) Page #11 - Muscular Development (Mar 1970) Page #46 -…

Arnold’s 7th Olympia Win Tarnished by Controversy

ContestsFebruary 22, 2024241Views 0Likes 0Comments

What an article! Joe Gold, Bill Pearl, Dan Howard, Franco Columbu, Chris Dickerson, Frank Zane, Boyer Coe and Mike Mentzer provide their candid opinions in the aftermath of the 1980 Mr Olympia. THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA. Thankyou to Jason for his contribution. Source: Muscle Digest (Dec 1980) Page #22 -…

Jim Morris Striving for Mr America

InterviewsFebruary 18, 2024197Views 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…

Watching them Grow

InterviewsJanuary 23, 2024294Views 0Likes 0Comments

Some early photos of some of the greats before they reached their full potential. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #122 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #123 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #124 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #125 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #126 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #127 - MuscleMag International (Annual…

Bill Pearl’s Arm Routine

TrainingNovember 26, 2023389Views 0Likes 0Comments

Learn how Bill Pearl developed his 20 1/2 inch arms. Source: Muscular Development (Issue February 1967) Page #16 - Muscular Development (February 1967) Page #51 - Muscular Development (February 1967)

Wisdom of Pearl

InterviewsSeptember 14, 2023235Views 0Likes 0Comments

Bill Pearl answers the readers questions on all things bodybuilding. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Feb 1981) Page #131 - Muscle & Fitness (Feb 1981)

Bill Pearl ‘the All Time Great’

InterviewsAugust 2, 2023271Views 0Likes 0Comments

One of the all time greats Bill Pearl will be in charge of the judging panel at the 1980 Mr Olympia. This was not to be the case. Bill excused himself due to his association with 2nd place competitor Chris Dickerson. Source: Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.8) Page #57 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness…

Who was the greatest Bodybuilding Star of the ’60s?

BlogMarch 10, 2023762Views 0Likes 0Comments

The decade of 1960 saw a significant change in the evolution of bodybuilding. It was the decade of progress. On every aspect bodybuilding and the standard of the physique was pushed to a higher level than what many of the time thought was possible. The 60’s saw significant advancements in training, diet and of course…

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Wisdom of Pearl (May 1980)

TV Commercials Have Discovered Bodybuilding!

Wisdom Of Pearl July 1979

Why I Accepted

Secrets of Champions Arm Building

Arnold’s 7th Olympia Win Tarnished by Controversy

Jim Morris Striving for Mr America

Watching them Grow

Bill Pearl’s Arm Routine

Wisdom of Pearl

Bill Pearl ‘the All Time Great’

Who was the greatest Bodybuilding Star of the ’60s?

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