Editorial – Vintage Body Building Magazines

Ralph Crawford’s Joe Weider Bronze

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Armand Tanny pens a piece on the man that sculptured the infamous 'Weider Bronze'. The article to the surprise of none, doesn't make mention that Robby Robinsons magnificent bust was used for the bronze. I have attached a whole heap of interesting addendums to this article. Enjoy the read! Source: Joe Weider's Muscle (November 1979)…

Tomorrow’s Top Man Is Ian Dowe

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An article on 16 year old Ian Dowe. Ian had just entered and won his first competition the 1970 Mr South East Britain. He would go on to win the 1982 NABBA Mr Britain some 12 years later defeating Brian Buchanan. He would then finish 2nd in his class to the outstanding Australian John Terilli…

Man Behind The Title Roy Duval

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A great editorial on one of my all-time favorite bodybuilders - Roy Duval. Dianne Bennett does an exceptional job providing insight into Roy's introduction to bodybuilding. The article was written in 1971 shortly after his regional victories in the 1971 Mr South East Britain and Mr London. Potentially the first feature article on this underrated…

1981 Mr America Tim Belknap

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An article on Tim Belknap the 1981 AAU Mr America. Source: Muscular Development (December 1980) Page #52 - Muscular Development (December 1980) Page #53 -Muscular Development (December 1980) Page #64 -Muscular Development (December 1980) Page #65 -Muscular Development (December 1980) Page #66 -Muscular Development (December 1980)

Big Bruno Sammartino

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An excellent article on strongman Bruno Sammartino. Bruno had just entered the field of professional wrestling. In the years to come he would reach international fame as "The Living Legend". Source: Strength & Health (April 1960) Page #14 -Strength & Health (Apr 1960) Page #15 -Strength & Health (Apr 1960) Page #62 -Strength & Health (Apr 1960)

Gironda (July 1980)

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Vince Gironda answers the readers questions as only he can. Source: MuscleMag International (July 1980) Page #65 -MuscleMag International (Jul 1980)

Quotable Quotes (July 1980)

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Quotes of wisdom from those in the bodybuilding field. Source: MuscleMag International (July 1980) Page #57 -MuscleMag International (Jul 1980)

Your Basic Herculean Workout

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Steve Reeves shares his training routine and philosophies that helped build his iconic physique. Source: MuscleMag International (July 1980) Page #30 -MuscleMag International (Jul 1980) Page #31 -MuscleMag International (Jul 1980) Page #32 -MuscleMag International (Jul 1980)

The Furthest Reaches Of The Pain Zone

InterviewsNovember 24, 2024179Views 0Likes 0Comments

Mike Mentzer explains the need to go into the 'pain zone' for muscular growth. He also provides guidance on diet, mental state, intensity, duration and injury prevention when training in this state. Source: Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #92 - Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #93 - Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #150 -…

Larry Scott In Action

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Insight from Larry's 1980 seminar at Lou Hollosi's Ontario Gym. Source: MuscleMag International (July 1980) Page #16 -MuscleMag International (Jul 1980) Page #17 -MuscleMag International (Jul 1980) Page #18 -MuscleMag International (Jul 1980)

Livingston Jeffers (the ba’ad cat from Montserret)

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A great article on Canadian bodybuilder Livingston Jeffers. Livingston would compete in the NABBA Mr Universe during the early 1980's. Source: MuscleMag International (July 1980) Page #10 -MuscleMag International (Jul 1980) Page #11 -MuscleMag International (Jul 1980) Page #12 -MuscleMag International (Jul 1980) Page #13 -MuscleMag International (Jul 1980) Page #14 -MuscleMag International (Jul 1980)

Muscle Go Round (July 1980)

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A MuscleMag regular that shares the gossip from around the bodybuilding circles. Source: MuscleMag International (July 1980) Page #8 -MuscleMag International (Jul 1980) Page #9 -MuscleMag International (Jul 1980)

Tag: Editorial

Ralph Crawford’s Joe Weider Bronze

Tomorrow’s Top Man Is Ian Dowe

Man Behind The Title Roy Duval

1981 Mr America Tim Belknap

Big Bruno Sammartino

Gironda (July 1980)

Quotable Quotes (July 1980)

Your Basic Herculean Workout

The Furthest Reaches Of The Pain Zone

Larry Scott In Action

Livingston Jeffers (the ba’ad cat from Montserret)

Muscle Go Round (July 1980)

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