Danny Padilla – Vintage Body Building Magazines

Santa Wore A Robby Robinson T-shirt

ContestsJune 5, 202469Views 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, 202483Views 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, 202481Views 0Likes 0Comments

High Reps and Low Sets? Low Reps and High Sets? Here are some views from the superstars on these and other basic bodybuilding questions. Another gem from Rick Wayne. Source: Muscle & Fitness (April 1982) Page #104 -Muscle & Fitness (Apr 1984) Page #105 -Muscle & Fitness (Apr 1984) Page #171 -Muscle & Fitness (Apr…

First Stop: Miami Florida Grand Prix….

ContestsApril 7, 202481Views 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, 2024112Views 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, 2024150Views 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, 2024176Views 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, 2024226Views 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)

More Olympia Impressions

ContestsJanuary 23, 2024120Views 0Likes 0Comments

Robert Nailon from Australia provides a brief overview of his experience at the 1978 Mr Olympia. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #100 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #101 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #102 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #103 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4)

1978 Mr Olympia Dramatics

ContestsJanuary 16, 2024272Views 1Like 0Comments

Frank Zane captures his second Mr Olympia crown. Robby Robinson would finish 2nd and Roy Callendar 3rd. A disappointed and angered Kalman Szkalak, the 5th place finisher, expressed his disappointment with the now infamous "Nailed to the Cross!" pose. No doubt about it he felt that he was maliciously crucified. This 17…

The AFAB Championships

ContestsJanuary 6, 2024142Views 0Likes 0Comments

The 1977 IFBB Mr America was dominated by Danny Padilla. Danny would win the Lightweight Division before taking the overall title. The massive Pete Grymkowski was the HeavyWeight winner whilst Roger Callard won the Middle Weight division. A great read with plenty of photos from the competition. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #120 -…

IFBB World and European Championships

ContestsJanuary 5, 2024253Views 0Likes 0Comments

The 1977 IFBB Mr Universe (World Championships) were held in Nimes, France. It was a great competition. Danny Padilla out scored Mohamad Makkawy (LightWeight), Roy Callender won the MiddleWeight class. In the HeavyWeight division Kalman Szkalak come from behind winning the posedown 11 to 10 to beat a very disappointed Mike Mentzer. Source: MuscleMag International…

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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

More Olympia Impressions

1978 Mr Olympia Dramatics

The AFAB Championships

IFBB World and European Championships

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