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Sergio Marvel of Muscle

A great article on Sergio Oliva around the time of his return to competition in 1980.  The article has some fantastic training shots and also outlines his weekly training routine. THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA. Thankyou for your contribution. Source: Musclemag International (March 1981) Page #50 - MuscleMag International (March 1981) Page…

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The Great Gaspari

An excellent article introducing the 19 year old Rich Gaspari.  He had just come off two big victories in the teenage division, winning the 1982 Teenage Physique and the 1982 Teenage American Cup Bodybuilding Championships.   Source: Muscular Development (Feb 1983) Page #34 - Muscular Development (Feb 1983) Page #35 - Muscular Development (Feb 1983) Page #59 -…

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A workout with Roy Callender

Roy Callender provides some insight and advice into his training and diet philosophies. THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA. Thankyou for your contribution. Source: MuscleMag International (May 1983) Page #72 - MuscleMag International (May 1983) Page #73 - MuscleMag International (May 1983) Page #74 - MuscleMag International (May 1983) Page #75 - MuscleMag International (May…

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John Kemper Mr New Jersey

A great editorial on John Kemper shortly after his 1974 AAU Mr New Jersey title win.  John covers his training, diet and also a little history on himself. Source: Muscular Development (Feb 1975) Page #36 - Muscular Development (Feb 1975) Page #37 - Muscular Development (Feb 1975) Page #56 - Muscular Development (Feb 1975) Page #57 - Muscular…

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An Exercise In Judgement

An editorial on female bodybuilding judging.  It is illustrated using the results of the 1982 World Woman's Championships won by Rachel McLish. Source: Muscle & Fitness (November 1982) Page #120 - Muscle & Fitness (Nov 1982) Page #121 - Muscle & Fitness (Nov 1982) Page #185 - Muscle & Fitness (Nov 1982) Page #186 - Muscle & Fitness…

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Love Thyself

An editorial by Betty Weider on female bodybuilding.  It focuses on perfecting what you have through bodybuilding. Source: Muscle & Fitness (November 1982) Page #94 - Muscle & Fitness (Nov 1982) Page #95 - Muscle & Fitness (Nov 1982) Page #96 - Muscle & Fitness (Nov 1982) Page #165 - Muscle & Fitness (Nov 1982) Page #166 - Muscle…

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My Armful of Secrets

Mary Roberts sits down to discuss her training secrets. Source: Muscle & Fitness (November 1982) Page #66 - Muscle & Fitness (Nov 1982) Page #67 - Muscle & Fitness (Nov 1982) Page #68 - Muscle & Fitness (Nov 1982) Page #69 - Muscle & Fitness (Nov 1982) Page #70 - Muscle & Fitness (Nov 1982) Page #124 - Muscle &…

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Casey Comes Clean

An excellent editorial by Casey Viator on his long association with Nautilus and Arthur Jones.  He puts straight the myths around the equipment, the Colorado Experiment, Heavy Duty Training and those bodybuilders who claimed to train with only 3 to 5 sets per muscle group in order to sell courses and books promoting the "Heavy…

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