Danny Padilla – Vintage Body Building Magazines

Short People

InterviewsJanuary 4, 2025119Views 0Likes 0Comments

Danny Padilla shares his thoughts on how a 'short' bodybuilder needs to be almost perfect to be noticed. Source: Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #154 - Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #155 - Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #145 - Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #146 - Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980)

Florida Grand Prix Flash Report: Dickerson Edges Out Viator

ContestsNovember 21, 2024247Views 0Likes 0Comments

Chris Dickerson edges out Casey Viator by a single point to win the title. Both were tied with the perfect scores of 300 prior to Dickerson taking the pose down 4 to 3. It cant get any closer! Source: Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #82 -Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #83 -Joe Weider's Muscle…

Look How Danny’s Building His Super Chest!

TrainingOctober 27, 2024420Views 0Likes 0Comments

The "Giant Killer" shares his chest routine in the lead up to the 1979 Mr Olympia. Source: Muscle Builder / Power (July 1979) Page #11 -Muscle Bulilder Power (Jul 1979) Page #12 -Muscle Bulilder Power (Jul 1979) Page #13 -Muscle Bulilder Power (Jul 1979) Page #117 -Muscle Bulilder Power (Jul 1979)

Now Mike Mentzer Focuses On Mr Olympia 1979

InterviewsOctober 10, 2024373Views 0Likes 0Comments

Rick Wayne shares Gold's Gym Locker Room banter between Mike Mentzer, Danny Padilla and Bill Grant as they discuss a number of their contest results. The discussion was undertaken just a week out from Mike Mentzer's 1978 Mr Universe victory. Source: Muscle Builder / Power (July 1979) Page #26 -Muscle Bulilder Power (Jul 1979) Page #27…

Santa Wore A Robby Robinson T-shirt

ContestsJune 5, 2024168Views 0Likes 0Comments

A contest report penned by Rick Wayne. The World Cup of 1978 was taken out by Robby Robinson. On the same night the USA V Rest of World was also decided. It was a clean sweep to the USA. Taking all weight classes. The Mr America Teenage and Over 40's titles were also decided. Source:…

Dan Padilla’s Mr. Olympia Strategy

TrainingMay 22, 2024202Views 0Likes 0Comments

Danny Padilla gives insight into his preparation for the 1978 Mr Olympia. Source: Muscle Builder Power (October 1978) Page #19 - Muscle Builder Power (Oct 1978) Page #20 - Muscle Builder Power (Oct 1978) Page #21 - Muscle Builder Power (Oct 1978) Page #115 - Muscle Builder Power (Oct 1978) Page #117 - Muscle Builder Power (Oct 1978)

Let the Giants Beware

InterviewsMay 8, 2024217Views 0Likes 0Comments

Danny Padilla provides insight into the lessons he has learnt over the last 20 years in bodybuilding. Source: Muscle & Fitness (April 1982) Page #82 -Muscle & Fitness (Apr 1982) Page #83 -Muscle & Fitness (Apr 1982) Page #155 -Muscle & Fitness (Apr 1982)

First Stop: Miami Florida Grand Prix….

ContestsApril 7, 2024182Views 0Likes 0Comments

Chris Dickerson edges out Casey Viator in an incredibly close finish to take the $6000 winners cheque and the title. The highlight for me was the return of Steve Michalik to competition only for years after a life threatening auto accident. THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA. Thankyou to Jason for his…

1981 Mr. Olympia Report

ContestsMarch 9, 2024216Views 0Likes 0Comments

A Contest Report for the 1981 Mr Olympia Contest. The report is well balanced and does not raise any of the controversy linked to the results. It contains some superb photos of the top six competitors. Photos were taken by Chris Lund. Source: Bodybuilding Monthly (Jan 1982) Page #6 - Bodybuilding Monthly (Jan 1982) Page #7…

Backstage at the ’81 Olympia

ContestsFebruary 7, 2024256Views 0Likes 0Comments

What an article! A unique MMI exclusive backstage at the 1981 Mr Olympia. The photos accompanying this article are exceptional. THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA. Thankyou to Jason for his contribution. Source: MuscleMag International (Jul 1982) Page #14 - MuscleMag International (Jul 1982) Page #15 - MuscleMag International (Jul 1982) Page #16 -…

Gold’s Classic

ContestsJanuary 23, 2024336Views 0Likes 0Comments

The 1978 Golds Classic was a spectacular. The line up was star studded and this contest report is a great read! Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #146 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #147 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #148 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #149 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #150 - MuscleMag International…

Back to Basics

TrainingJanuary 23, 2024439Views 0Likes 0Comments

Danny Padilla provides insight into his back training routine in this excellent article. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #154 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #155 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #156 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #157 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #158 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #159 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4)

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Short People

Florida Grand Prix Flash Report: Dickerson Edges Out Viator

Look How Danny’s Building His Super Chest!

Now Mike Mentzer Focuses On Mr Olympia 1979

Santa Wore A Robby Robinson T-shirt

Dan Padilla’s Mr. Olympia Strategy

Let the Giants Beware

First Stop: Miami Florida Grand Prix….

1981 Mr. Olympia Report

Backstage at the ’81 Olympia

Gold’s Classic

Back to Basics

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