Editorial – Page 17 – Vintage Body Building Magazines

Joe Means – Mr America, Most Muscular Man

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A great editorial on Joe Means after his successful 1976 bodybuilding season. Joe captured the 'most muscular' award in the AAU Mr America, AAU Jr Mr USA and the AAU Mr USA all in the one year! Source: IronMan (January 1977) Page #22 - IronMan (Jan 1977) Page #23 - IronMan (Jan 1977)

Dick Baldwin, The Modern Apollo

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A Q&A with Richard Baldwin around the time of his Mr America appearance in 1976. Richard would finish 4th in his class behind Dave Johns. Richard had one of the fineness physiques of his time. Source: IronMan (January 1977) Page #12 - IronMan (Jan 1977) Page #13 - IronMan (Jan 1977) Page #93 - IronMan (Jan 1977) Page…

Chuck Loesch -“Makes his Move”

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An interesting article on little known bodybuilding powerhouse Charles 'Chuck' Loesch. Charles had incredible strength, as can be seen by reading this article, whilst also having moderate success as a bodybuilder. Charles held the Mr Minnesota title and also place 2nd in his class at the 1974 AAU Mr USA. Source: IronMan (November 1974) Page…

Tinerino Trains for the Mr Universe

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An article on Dennis Tinerino in his lead up to the 1975 IFBB Pro Mr Universe competition. Dennis would be awarded the 1st place trophy only to be disqualified 30 days later for entering an unsanctioned event with a rival organization in 1973. Source: IronMan (November 1974) Page #30 - IronMan (Nov 1974) Page #31 -…

The Mr America Struggle

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An editorial on the AAU 1974 Mr America Ron Thompson. Ron had a magnificent physique and this is a great read. Source: IronMan (November 1974) Page #12 - IronMan (Nov 1974) Page #13 - IronMan (Nov 1974)

The Controversy

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Rod Koontz was the winner of the 1980 Natural Bodybuilding Championships promoted by Chet Yorton. He wants people to understanding why he sort this route despite using anabolic physique improvers in the past. A nice read! Source: IronMan (March 1981) Page #42 - IronMan (Mar 1981) Page #58 - IronMan (Mar 1981)

Rick Costa – “Mr Strength”

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An editorial on bodybuilding powerhouse Rick Costa. Rick was a proponent of the 20 rep squat. It was reported he routinely worked up to weight of 550lbs for this movement. A nice read! Source: IronMan (March 1981) Page #32 - IronMan (Mar 1981) Page #65 - IronMan (Mar 1981)

How Frank Calta “Mr Florida” Trains to Win

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An editorial focused on Frank Calta (1980 AAU Mr Florida) training in his preparation for the 1980 AAU Mr America. Ultimately, Frank would not compete in the event. Source: IronMan (March 1981) Page #22 - IronMan (Mar 1981) Page #80 - IronMan (Mar 1981)

Bev Francis – World’s Strongest Women

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An excellent article featuring Bev Francis prior to her transition to bodybuilding. At the stage of the article she had done no bodybuilding! She had lifted weights for 5 years as a aid to shot putting prior to competitive powerlifting in which she soon held world records. Source: IronMan (March 1981) Page #52 -…

Ask Mike (Oct 78)

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Mike Mentzer answers the readers questions. The best question for the month focuses on the link between lifting weights and its impact on your probability of becoming a homosexual. I kid you not. Well the magazine was focused on capturing the attention of the 14 year old male and it was 1978! Not a question…

Robby’s Way (Oct 1978)

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Robby answers the readers questions. This months queries are around workout clothing, split routines and contest cramping. Source: Muscle Builder Power (October 1978) Page #110 - Muscle Builder Power (Oct 1978)

The Mind in Bodybuilding (Oct 78)

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Frank Zane provides insight into the need for concentration for the ideal workout. Source: Muscle Builder Power (October 1978) Page #102 - Muscle Builder Power (Oct 1978) Page #106 - Muscle Builder Power (Oct 1978)

Tag: Editorial

Joe Means – Mr America, Most Muscular Man

Dick Baldwin, The Modern Apollo

Chuck Loesch -“Makes his Move”

Tinerino Trains for the Mr Universe

The Mr America Struggle

The Controversy

Rick Costa – “Mr Strength”

How Frank Calta “Mr Florida” Trains to Win

Bev Francis – World’s Strongest Women

Ask Mike (Oct 78)

Robby’s Way (Oct 1978)

The Mind in Bodybuilding (Oct 78)

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