Editorial – Page 16 – Vintage Body Building Magazines

Don Peterson’s Quest for the America

InterviewsDecember 20, 2023205Views 0Likes 0Comments

A feature article on Don Peterson's quest for the 1981 Mr America title. Ultimately, Don did not compete in the competition. Source: Muscle & Bodybuilding (September 1981) Page #14 - Muscle & Bodybuilding (Sep 1981) Page #15 - Muscle & Bodybuilding (Sep 1981) Page #16 - Muscle & Bodybuilding (Sep 1981) Page #17 - Muscle & Bodybuilding (Sep…

Mike Mentzer

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A nice editorial on Mike Mentzer shortly after his 1976 Mr America victory. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #37 - MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #38 - MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #39 - MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #40 - MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #41 - MuscleMag International (Annual 3)

The Unforgettable Steve Reeves

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A nice article on Earle Liederman's early encounters with Steve Reeves. Source: Muscular Development (Issue August 1967) Page #36 - Muscular Development (Issue August 1967) Page #37 - Muscular Development (Issue August 1967) Page #50 - Muscular Development (Issue August 1967) Page #51 - Muscular Development (Issue August 1967) Page #53 - Muscular Development (Issue August 1967)

Women’s Bodybuilding: The State of the Art

InterviewsDecember 16, 2023106Views 0Likes 0Comments

Women's bodybuilding was on the rise but it was still trying to establish itself. This is an excellent 1981 article that touches on the challengers faced by these early pioneers. The article touches on the confusion of what type of physique was favored, the uncertainty of the judging criteria and the very serious aspect of…

One Man’s Opinion Kal Szkalak

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One Man's Opinion wit Kalman Szkalak Source: Muscle Digest (June 1981) Page #21 - Muscle Digest (June 1981) Page #22 - Muscle Digest (June 1981)

Terry Robinson – Athlete of Achievement

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A nice article of Terry Robinson who at the time was 50 years old. He was a former boxer and bodybuilder. His bodybuilding highlights were his 1941 AAU Mr America appearance where he finished 6th to the great John Grimek. In 1948 he won the AAU Mr New York City title. Source: Muscular Development (Issue…

“Barbelles ” October 1944

InterviewsNovember 23, 2023137Views 0Likes 0Comments

"Barbelles" a monthly column by Abbye 'Pudgy' Stockton. Source: Strength & Health (Issue October 1944) Page #11 - Strength & Health (Issue October 1944) Page #43 - Strength & Health (Issue October 1944)

“Barbelles ” May 1945

InterviewsNovember 23, 2023118Views 0Likes 0Comments

"Barbelles" a monthly column by Abbye 'Pudgy' Stockton. Source: Strength & Health (Issue May 1945) Page #20 - Strength & Health (Issue May 1945) Page #21 - Strength & Health (Issue May 1945) Page #22 - Strength & Health (Issue May 1945)

Women’s Bodybuilding A dual Perspective

InterviewsNovember 21, 202384Views 0Likes 0Comments

An article on the challengers of setting criteria for women's bodybuilding. This is a great read that touches on the problems faced when the sport was in its infancy and trying to find its way. Source: BodyPower (Apr 1981) Page #50 - BodyPower (Apr 1981) Page #51 - Muscle Australia (Oct 1983) Page #52 -…

Madeline Almeida Quiet Intensity

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the 22 year old Madeline Almeida (winner of the 1981 NPC California Championships) is covered in this editorial. Source: BodyPower (Apr 1981) Page #42 - BodyPower (Apr 1981) Page #43 - Muscle Australia (Oct 1983) Page #44 - Muscle Australia (Oct 1983) Page #45 - Muscle Australia (Oct 1983) Page #46 - Muscle Australia (Oct…

Susie Green

InterviewsNovember 17, 2023154Views 0Likes 0Comments

Susie Green had a short but impactful career as a bodybuilder. I believe she only competed in 1980. She would win the first contest she entered the Orange County Classic. Her next two contests where the Zane Classic (4th) and the inaugural Miss Olympia (6th). She had an exceptional artist presentation and and a graceful…

Women’s Bodybuilding Breakthrough – or is it Just a Dent?

InterviewsNovember 16, 2023106Views 0Likes 0Comments

An editorial on a August 30, 1982 article in Time Magazine. Source: Muscle Australia (Oct 1983) Page #16 - Muscle Australia (Oct 1983) Page #17 - Muscle Australia (Oct 1983)

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Don Peterson’s Quest for the America

Mike Mentzer

The Unforgettable Steve Reeves

Women’s Bodybuilding: The State of the Art

One Man’s Opinion Kal Szkalak

Terry Robinson – Athlete of Achievement

“Barbelles ” October 1944

“Barbelles ” May 1945

Women’s Bodybuilding A dual Perspective

Madeline Almeida Quiet Intensity

Susie Green

Women’s Bodybuilding Breakthrough – or is it Just a Dent?

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