Chuck Sipes – Vintage Body Building Magazines

Great Ones Four

InterviewsApril 11, 2025193Views 0Likes 0Comments

An excellent 1962 editorial on Steve Reeves, Jack Delinger, Leroy Colbert and Chuck Sipes. Four of the legendary musclemen of the era. Source: Mr America (May 1962) Page #7 - Mr America (June 1962) Page #52 - Mr America (June 1962) Page #55 - Mr America (June 1962) Page #81 - Mr America (June 1962) Page #82 - Mr…

The Greatest Show On Earth

ContestsOctober 13, 2024294Views 0Likes 0Comments

A contest report on the 1960 IFBB Mr Universe and Mr America. Chuck Sipes would take the Universe Crown whilst Gene Shuey would win the Mr America. This excellent article goes on to discuss the merits of many of the competitors in both contests. Source: Mr America (March 1961) Page #12 - Mr America (March…

The Whole Box of Wax

ContestsOctober 3, 2024142Views 0Likes 0Comments

A flask report on the 1968 Mr Olympia spectacular. Source: Muscle Builder / Power (December 1968) Page #20 - Muscle Builder / Power (Dec 1968) Page #21 - Muscle Builder / Power (Dec 1968) Page #64 - Muscle Builder / Power (Dec 1968)

1974 Mr Asia

ContestsAugust 20, 2024317Views 0Likes 0Comments

Australian bodybuilding legend Peter McCarthy shares his experience at the 1974 Mr Asia Contest. The event was held in the Philippines. Peter would win the overall title. This was the first time an Australian team had been sent overseas to compete in an international bodybuilding contest. Source: Muscle Australia (Issue #1 Jul-Aug 1979) Page #18…

The Night Larry Scott Won the First Olympia

ContestsApril 16, 2024421Views 1Like 0Comments

In the bodybuilding world of the '60s, God was 5'8" and weighed 215lbs, his name was Larry Scott. Rick Wayne, does as only he can, provides an exceptional recap of the first Mr Olympia! You almost feel that you are one of the 6,000 roaring fans that took over the Brooklyn Academy of Music on…

Increase your bench? I though you would never ask

TrainingNovember 15, 2023388Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great article on increasing your bench press strength by one of the true bodybuilding strongmen of the 1960's. Chuck Sipes provides a detailed outline of a logical approach to increase your maximum bench press lift. A must read. Source: MuscleMag International Annual No.2 (1977) Page #196 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #197 -…

Weighty words of wisdom

InterviewsSeptember 30, 2023240Views 0Likes 0Comments

An infomercial for a Gym Gen III Adjustable Power Stand. Features Chris Dickerson, Chuck Sipes and Frank Zane. Source: Peak Muscle Maker (Vol II No 2) Page #15 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol II No2) Page #16 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol II No2) Page #17 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol II No2)

The Greatest Olympia ever staged!

ContestsAugust 25, 2023379Views 0Likes 0Comments

Sergio Oliva wins the first of his Olympia Crowns. He showed a rare combination of great size, definition and symmetry to beat out Harold Poole, Chuck Sipes and Dave Draper. Source: Muscle Builder / Power (Issue June 1968) Page 27 (Muscle Builder / Power Issue Jun 1968) Page 26 (Muscle Builder / Power Issue…

Oliva, Sipes and Zane win IFBB titles

ContestsMarch 14, 2023290Views 0Likes 0Comments

Flash report on 1968 Mr Olympia (Sergio Oliva), Mr Universe (Frank Zane) and Mr World (Chuck Sipes). Arnold Schwarzenegger would taste defeat for the first time at the hands of Frank Zane. Sergio would win the Mr Olympia unopposed! Harold Poole was consumed with business opportunities, Dave Draper had a heavy movie making schedule in Hollywood,…

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

BlogMarch 10, 2023895Views 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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Great Ones Four

The Greatest Show On Earth

The Whole Box of Wax

1974 Mr Asia

The Night Larry Scott Won the First Olympia

Increase your bench? I though you would never ask

Weighty words of wisdom

The Greatest Olympia ever staged!

Oliva, Sipes and Zane win IFBB titles

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

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